Category Archives: Counseling

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 →

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Is God’s will specifically revealed?

Posted on July 19, 2014 by

No amount of prayer will give us the authority to drop the “if” from our plans. Christians should therefore not say, “we prayed fervently about this plan and we know God is going to accomplish it.” James would say, “Where is your ‘if’?” But what about circumstantial signs, opened doors, inner impressions, or feeling called by God? Continue reading →

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Tough advice

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

“You are where you are because that’s where you want to be. If it wasn’t, you’d do something about it. So do something about it!” Continue reading →

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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