by Bob | Jan 30, 2026 | Biblical Counseling, Soul Care
A Sabbatical from the BCW: Biblical Counseling Wars About a month ago, I began a sabbatical from engaging in the public debates between biblical counselors. I explained why here: I’m Taking a “Sabbatical” from the Biblical Counseling “Wars.” 5 Reasons for an...
by Bob | Mar 21, 2025 | Church History, Pastoral Care, Soul Care
Soul Rest Today from Ancient Soul Care Givers God tells us in Jeremiah 6:16 to, “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” It’s fascinating that we find rest for our...
by Bob | Feb 21, 2023 | Soul Care, Soul Physicians
Some Preliminary Ponderings Here are some preliminary ponderings for discussion on the topic of: Church-Focused Soul Care & Biblical Counseling…. Basically, I’m “thinking out loud” and inviting us to interact together… I Wonder… I have wondered at times...
by Bob | Oct 3, 2013 | Biblical Counseling, Equipping, Equipping Counselors, Soul Care, Spiritual Friendship
How to Care Like Christ What do we do after the hug? People come to you, they’re hurting. Or, they’re struggling with a besetting sin. You pray for them. You hug them. But what do you do next? Gospel-Centered Conversations How does Christ, the Gospel,...
by Bob | Mar 6, 2012 | Biblical Counseling, Guiding, Soul Care, Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Friends
It’s Supernatural to Mature Note: This is the seventh and final post in a blog mini-series asking the simple question: Is there a biblical model for spiritual friendship, one-another ministry, biblical counseling, and pastoral counseling? Read Part 1: Spiritual Map...
by Bob | Mar 3, 2012 | Biblical Counseling, Healing, Resurrection, Soul Care
Celebrating the Empty Tomb Note: This is the fifth in a blog mini-series asking the simple question: Is there a biblical model for spiritual friendship, one-another ministry, biblical counseling, and pastoral counseling? Read Part 1: Spiritual Map Quest, Part 2: God’s...