Category Archives: Counseling

Five resources on perspective, attitude and speech

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

Attitude is important in our relationships. Check out the following resources on perspective, attitude and speech. Continue reading →

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A deeper look at the human need for change

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Politics, culture and the role of law are agents of change that seem essential to our existence. These means offer limited solutions to some of our problems and offer the potential to promote human flourishing. But we have a deeper need that cannot be addressed through these agents of change.
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Three approaches to communication and leadership

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Sometimes we’re not seeing the results we desire in relationships because we fail to recognize that different situations call for different approaches to communication and leadership. Continue reading →

Posted in Church Leadership, Communication, Community, Conflict, Counseling, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Family life, Fellowship, Leadership, Marriage, Relationships, Small Group leaders, Speech, Teenagers, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

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

Robin Williams’ most uncomfortable role

Posted on August 12, 2014 by

It’s tempting to think that Robin Williams could have been lifted out of a state of despondency if only he had been able to read all the Twitter comments praising his amazing career as a great actor. Yet this would not be a safe assumption. Continue reading →

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Good advice for adult children of divorce

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

10 helpful points for people who never had the benefit of seeing a loving, committed marriage modeled for them. These points are especially helpful to those who suffered wounds when their parents’ marriage ended that make it difficult for them to trust other people, and even God. Continue reading →

Posted in Comfort, Counseling, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Marital Separation, Marriage | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments