Truth & Love Blog
Biblical Counseling with Non-Christians
Should we do biblical counseling with non-Christians, or, should we only do evangelism with non-Christians? If we do counsel non-Christians, should we counsel non-Christians differently than Christians? If so, why? How?
The Progressive Sanctification of the Modern Biblical Counseling Movement
Biblical counselors are well known for emphasizing progressive sanctification. We can be equally well-known for progressively growing together as biblical counselors: the progressive sanctification of the biblical counseling movement.
46 Resources on Spiritual Abuse
A collated list of 46 resources on spiritual abuse, with direct links to each resource and with a brief summary of each resource.
26 Biblical Passages on Spiritual Abuse
Build a biblical theology of spiritual abuse from twenty biblical passages on wolves in shepherd’s clothing.
Definitions and Signs of Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual abuse is a spiritual role-reversal. Rather than feeding the sheep, the shepherd becomes the wolf feeding on the sheep.
Descriptive Research and the Effectiveness of Lay Counselors
Descriptive research offers valuable support for the effectiveness of equipping lay biblical counselors.
Jimmy Buffett, “Bubbles Up,” and “Look Up to Jesus!”
When life knocks you down and disorients you, remember, “Bubbles up.” Remember, “Look up to Jesus!”
Free 77-Page PDF: “What Makes Someone a Faithful Biblical Counselor?”
Here’s a free 77-Page PDF collation of all my posts responding to Heath Lambert’s podcasts about the state of biblical counseling.
As Far as It Depends on You, Live at Peace with Everyone
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18).
Soul Tsunami: The Relational Side of the Current Biblical Counseling Conflicts
When friends become foes, turn to the Faithful Friend. When friends seem careless with your soul, turn to the One who cares for you.