You Are a Saint by Calling
To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and
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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
Four Words that Help Us to Define Counseling
The New Testament uses four different words to emphasize the more concentrated aspect of disciple-making that we call counseling. The meanings and uses of these words help us to envision a well-rounded ministry that is geared toward helping people change.
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Study Philippians with Me
In a world filled with far too much complaining and negativity, how refreshing it is to receive a letter filled with encouragement! As believers, we need regular encouragement to refresh us in our souls, and to give us renewed motivation
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Pursue Peace by Dealing with Conflict Biblically
A substantial part of growing toward maturity in Christ is learning to recognize, resist, and repent of the hidden desires of our hearts. Therefore, when we experience conflict it is essential to look beneath outward circumstances and verbal exchanges to
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Approaching Disability with Care
Each month, our church’s Women’s Ministry produces a short video to encourage the women in our church. In this edition, my wife share’s how you can help your children to cultivate a heart for those with disabilities. Print this entry
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How I Begin the First Counseling Session
It is common for people to ask how to begin the very first counseling session (informal or formal). For what it’s worth, here’s what I do. Direct them to God as Helper. I begin by thanking the person for showing
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Blessed to Be a Blessing: The Importance of Women Discipling Women
In this recent episode of Revive Our Hearts’ testimony-rich feature they call “Blessed to be a Blessing” three women are interviewed. Together, through three very unique testimonies, we see how God works through His Word as women love one another
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The Bridge Illustration Video
I came to know Christ in the spring of 1984 through a home Bible study in the Gospel of John. Shortly thereafter, our small group transitioned to a discipleship study using the Navigators 2:7 Series. In the course of that
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Why Is It Unwise to Lend, Borrow or Cosign Among Family and Close Friends? – Part 2
Today’s post is the third and final post in this series from Jim Newheiser’s new book, Money, Debt, and Finances. What Should You Say When They Ask? When a family member or friend approaches you asking you to cosign or
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Why Is It Unwise to Lend, Borrow or Cosign Among Family and Close Friends? – Part 1
There is no aspect of personal finances which poses greater risk to relationships than money matters among family and close friends. Family members who are in need often approach relatives who are better off asking for a loan. A brother
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Ten Principles of Biblical Wisdom About Money, Debt, and Finances
“Many financial problems, for individuals, corporations and nations, are caused by violating basic principles of biblical wisdom.” So writes Jim Newheiser, biblical counselor and former financial consultant, in his brand new book Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers.
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Hope + Help for Panic Attacks with Lucy Ann Moll
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Lucy Ann Moll about her mini-book, Help! I Get Panic Attacks.
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Why I’ve Been Blogging Less Frequently
Some of you may have noticed that my blogging has been less frequent lately and that recent posts have included reruns. The long and short of it is that I’ve been running on fumes. Last year was a year of
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Quit Your Grumbling and Complaining
We are by nature complainers. We live in a whining world. The whole world is whining. Grumbling and complaining are certainly not new problems. In numerous examples in the Old Testament books of Exodus and Numbers, the Israelites bitterly complained
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The Gospel “Y” Chart
Many years ago, during my initial training in biblical counseling, I was introduced to the Y-Chart diagram. Since then, I’ve used it hundreds of times to help others to learn how the motivations of the heart work out in our
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When Panic Attacks Me (Broken Heart Syndrome)
[NOTE: This article was originally posted July 12, 2013. Since then it was updated and published in October 2019, as part of the Introduction to the 31-day devotional, Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace. Here it is, as an excerpt of that
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The “Secret” to Processing the Occurrence of Disability – One Reader’s Review
Judging by the title of the book, one can gather that the subject of When Disability Hits Home probably has something to do with how to process the occurrence of disability either in our own life or in the life
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Christ’s Transforming Hope for Victims of Sexual Assault and Rape
Sexual assault and rape are horrifying experiences, which go on to affect all aspects of the victims’ lives. It is truly heartbreaking to listen to their stories and see how their lives have been devastated. My need for the Lord’s
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