Counseling

Is Behavioral Therapy Biblical?

Is Behavioral Therapy biblical? Does the Bible condone or condemn it or is it silent on this subject? Pavlov’s Dogs I remember years ago studying Pavlov’s Dogs, which was about classical conditioning. Every time they would get ready to feed the dogs they would ring a bell and upon hearing the bell, the dogs would […]

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Good Bible Verses and Passages for Counseling About Sin

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

If you ask most people today what is the definition of sin, you will receive a variety of answers including no answer at all. Unfortunately, most people today are Biblically illiterate so if they do have an answer, it is usually based on what they determine as right and wrong. This is very clearly seen […]

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Great Bible Verses and Advice for Counseling About Grief

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Grief is an emotion that everyone experiences at least once in their life. For some, it may be the loss of a loved one. For others, it may be the loss of a job or break up of a relationship. Every person deals with grief in their own way. Yet, the Bible provides us with […]

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Key Bible Verses and Passages About Fear for Counseling

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Everyone has experienced fear at one time or another. Sometimes it is a healthy fear as in the case of if we encounter a lion that wants to eat us. But, some people live in a constant state of fear that is not related to a survival mechanism. This state of fear is one that […]

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Top 10 Scriptures To Counsel Fellow Believers With Commentary

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

One of the greatest things that God wants believers to do is to help each other when we go through tough times. Whether it is physical or financial needs or even emotional and Spiritual needs, God wants us to bear one another’s burdens by esteeming each other above ourselves. However, to do this, we must […]

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How To Find A Good Christian Counselor

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Many people, including Christians, struggle with life issues that impact their lives in a negative way. For this reason, many people seek the advice of a counselor for help with these issues. However, despite the large number of counselors who call themselves Christian counselors, few actually use the Bible as part of their counseling and […]

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How To Support A Friend or Family Member In Counseling

by Pamela Rose Williams

When you get to the point that you realize that you need to seek counseling for a life issue, you have pretty much exhausted all other efforts. By this time you have usually sought the help of a friend or family member for advice on how to overcome your issue. But this does not mean […]

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How to Seek Wise Counsel…Who Should I Talk to?

by Crystal McDowell

“Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise” (Proverbs 15:31). Have you ever felt the need to seek wise counsel? Many times we may find ourselves in need of a person to share our thoughts with and receive direction based on God’s word. Each of us need someone we can turn to […]

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Ways To Strengthen My Marriage: 4 Christian Tips

by Jack Wellman

Marriages are in trouble today but there are simple things that you can do every day to strengthen your marriage. Find out how you can strengthen your marriage, and in the process, possibly save it. Bragging About Your Spouse in Public and Private One of the most demeaning things that couples can do to each […]

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