Spiritual Map Quest Note: This is the first in a blog mini-series asking the simple question: Is there a biblical model for spiritual friendship, one-another ministry, biblical counseling, and pastoral counseling? I’m summarizing these posts from Spiritual Friends. ...
The Democracy of the Dead If we are to practice biblical counseling effectively today, we need to understand our historical roots. As G. K. Chesterton noted: “Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the...
Grace Connecting: Exposure without Rejection The Big Idea: You’re reading Part Two of a series designed to equip you with five biblical counseling skills using the acrostic GRACE. Read Part One: How to Care Like Christ. Excerpted from Spiritual Friends. What Grace...
How to Care Like Christ: Offer GRACE The Big Idea: You’re reading Part One of a new blog mini-series designed to equip you with five biblical counseling skills using the acrostic GRACE. Excerpted from Spiritual Friends. What to Do After the Hug When your friend comes...
The Anatomy of Anxiety Part 24: SOUL-u-tion-Focused Ministry Note: For previous posts in this blog mini-series, visit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23. Big Idea: Does worry, doubt, or fear get the best of you...