Category Archives: Christian Counselor

After 33 years as a pastor…

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

After 33 years as a pastor (32 in the same church), I know by experience that the life of a pastor is a continual reminder that God put His “treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power … Continue reading →

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Preparing new leaders for helping others

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

How can we protect new leaders from learning too much by trial and error?
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A word to Christian leaders and counselors

Posted on May 27, 2015 by

It would be impossible to adequately prepare young leaders for handling the many issues encountered in ministry today. Continue reading →

Posted in Call to ministry, Christian Counselor, Christian worldview, Church Leadership, Coaching, Counseling, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Qualifications for leadership, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Discouragement – a “dis” on courage

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

We cannot adequately encourage those who have lost perspective without discouraging them from a frame of mind that binds them to their discouragement. (Read it again).

Getting out of the fog of despondency often requires a little loving admonishment. Caring friends will cross this line with love and sensitivity when they sense we need a better perspective. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Attitude, Bitterness, Christian Counselor, Christian life, Christian worldview, Comfort, Complaceny, Complaining, Confession, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith, Holistic ministry, Joy | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Suffering in silence

Posted on May 4, 2014 by

She finally gained the necessary courage to tell me a story that she had kept to herself until that point. Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Change, Christian Counselor, Comfort, Counseling, Crisis, Fear, Grieving, Psychology, Relationships, Restoration, Sex, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Social work, Suffering, Suicide, Unresolved issues, Victory | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Defeating worry

Posted on April 8, 2014 by

Many people waste too much time and energy on past regrets (leading to guilt and depression) or future fears (causing anxiety and fear). These feelings are intruders; thieves on a mission to steal our joy.
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Essential truths for ministry

Posted on April 8, 2014 by

I feel certain that most Christians need a better vision of the greatness of their salvation — a panoramic view! We must learn to think of salvation as a return to full and final glory — a return to the Imago Dei (image of God).
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