By We know that God is the “Wonderful Counsellor” (Is 9:6), but we often take that to be a mere spiritual comfort rather than a practical call to listen and follow His instruction. Perhaps the most beautiful description of God’s wisdom and counsel is this: This also comes from the LORD
Counselling in a Nutshell
What is Biblical Counselling and why do Christian churches make such a big deal of it? Description of Biblical Counselling Perhaps the shortest description of Biblical Counselling is illustrated in 1 Thessalonians 5:14. we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
A Testimony of Counselling Bad Behaviour
From a personal vantage point it often seems best not to deal with bad behaviour. The humiliation of acknowledging our own bad behaviour, or the perceived consequences to ourselves in addressing the bad behaviour of others, often results in endless relational headache. From a more objective vantage point, we know
Expectations of Biblical Counselling
People come for secular and pastoral counselling with all kinds of expectations. Some expect nothing really, except perhaps a mystical fix to all their problems. Others expect a listening ear—and clearly nothing more. Then there are always those who, like Nebuchadnezzar, expect the counsellor to “just know” what the problem
The One Who Knows the Bible Best, Knows Best
When it comes to identifying an expert we typically look at a person’s experience and education. And for the normal earthly matters of life that is certainly true. Sadly, though, we often look at human experience and human education when looking for experts regarding the matters of our souls. An
The first Biblical Counselling session
Adam and Eve were created without sin. The only counsel they needed from God was regarding obedience to God’s righteous commands (what work to do, what to eat and not eat, and marriage). Because they were created without sin, God didn’t need to counsel them on how to deal with