Biblical Counseling

The Christian counselor or pastor plays an important role in helping people process the trauma they’ve experienced. Too often, a client leaves the counselor’s office with feelings of guilt and shame. They feel the heavy burden of what they did wrong. But somehow, they’ve missed the grace of God that makes things right again.

Starting from the assumption that Jesus does heal in our day and age, Follow the Healer seeks to answer these questions with a balanced, pastoral, and scriptural approach. This is a call to help you better understand and minister God’s healing to a world that is in so much pain. You'll take a closer look at why Christian healing is still relevant and essential today and how to avoid the many difficulties, disappointments, and distortions that occur in healing ministry. S

Are you tired of feeling trapped by negative thoughts and emotions? Do you struggle with self-doubt, fear, or anxiety? "MISGUIDED THINKING: Correct and Guide Your Thoughts in a Healthier Direction" is a transformative guide that combines biblical wisdom with cognitive behavioral therapy to help you break free from the chains of misguided beliefs and cultivate a healthier, more fulfilling mindset. In this empowering self-help book, you will discover practical strategies to identify and challenge the negative thoughts that sabotage your happiness and success. Each chapter delves into common ...

Thousands of conscientious believers wanting to honor the sacred vows they took before God suffer in dysfunctional, even dangerous marriages. Each and every day they must choose between the lesser of two evils: divorce without sound biblical support or a life of perpetual, unrelenting misery. Somewhere between the secular disregard for the commands of Christ and the sacred unwillingness to deal with real problems of people, there is a way.

A brief, but extremely insightful exposition of 1 Peter 5:1-7, which reveals God's design for dealing with anxiety.

Are you lonely? You're in good company! For many, lonely feelings come and go. For others, loneliness is ongoing and agonizing. Yet no matter what category you're in, there is hope. You're not alone. In this short, practical book, biblical counselor Lou Priolo helps you to assess your own experience, get to the root of your loneliness, and do some rethinking on this topic—because the way you think about being alone affects the way you feel about being alone.

Summary Good News for Victims of Rape provides a biblical basis for counselors who are seeking to help female rape victims. It clears up common myths surrounding rape and gives insight into how this trauma impacts all aspects of their lives. Christ's transforming hope is shown through scriptural teaching about how He defines the victim and brings life out of evil. This book will help her to know and trust the Lord while living out who she is in Christ. Summary of editorial reviews Anne equips her readers with the wisdom, sensitivity, and theological finesse she has been employing in her ...

I spent many years in the “hell” of bondage to sexual lust. I know the torment it brings. You feel dirty, defeated, ashamed, and hopeless. You are aware that the Bible states that the sexually immoral will not inherit the kingdom of God, but you are unable to escape your enslavement to sexual lust. There is hope. I have been set free by Jesus Christ and his word. There is a biblical pathway to freedom from sexual sin. I am sharing that biblical path in this book. Your deliverance is assured, if you follow the biblical instructions and requirements listed in this book.

Where do I start? What do I look for? How do I progress? How do I know when I should stop? These questions are among the most common that have been asked regarding counseling. The thought that many have regarding counseling is that they are unqualified and need to appeal to someone they consider an expert. The appeal is better made to the Creator. From the very beginning of the Bible, we see God’s interaction with people and the process that He took to deal with the issues people encounter in this life. In “Learning to live the Gospel”, Dr. Carter lays out God’s counseling process ...

Unlock the Secrets to a Fulfilling Marriage! Are you ready to transform your marriage from ordinary to extraordinary? Look no further! In "The Big Book of Marriage," Dr. Scott and Leah Silverii offer profound insights, practical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to help couples navigate the beautiful journey of matrimony. What's Inside: 1. Healing Hearts, Restoring Bonds: - Discover how to mend wounds, forgive, and rebuild trust. - Learn powerful communication techniques to bridge emotional gaps. - Explore the art of vulnerability and emotional intimacy. 2. Thriving Together: - Dive into ...

The title of this book may seem contradictory – porn “murders” yet your soul commits “suicide.” So, which is it – murder or suicide? Actually it is both. There is no contradiction here – the enemy of our souls uses pornography to “murder” us, yet it is we ourselves who hang ourselves with it. Pornography is a murderer, but it doesn’t just murder in isolation. It murders romance. It murders a relationship with your spouse. It murders your ability to parent your children with integrity. It murders holiness. It murders a relationship with God. It murders contentment. It ...

Learn God’s purpose for anxiety. That’s right—God created stress hormones on purpose. But anxiety can also ruin your life. Learning how to leverage your anxiety to your advantage is the first step to finding peace. Imagine having ten different crises crashing down on your life and being able to handle them with controlled thoughts, a good mood, and a relaxed body. God promises to lead us beside quiet waters, make us lie down in green pastures, quiet us with his love, and give us peace. So why are there millions who can never seem to find those quiet waters? Many Christians have prayed...

Instructions for achieving financial success can actually be found within the pages of the Bible. For those wise enough to follow them, prosperity is the promised result. These guidelines are given to us by God Himself, in the form of principles which any person can adopt and apply in their own life. The author does not, however, take the approach that God can be manipulated into satisfying your selfish, worldly whims. You will not find a "prosperity Gospel" here. Instead, the reader is shown the Biblical procedure for getting their heart right with God, so that they arrive in a state where...

If left untreated, rejection wounds self-esteem and cripples self-concept. Many turn to prayer, which is necessary to expel the foul spirits of rejection. Yet, giving yourself to prayer is only one essential step to dealing with rejection. Expelling the demons does not negate the thought patterns, defense mechanisms, and wounds their former presence reinforced. This book borrows insight from simple medical practice to help readers add wisdom to their prayers, expel other spirits associated with the spirit of rejection, and uproot rejection's detrimental effects. We'll apply pressure to the ...

Defeat the Spirit of Divorce and Restore Your Relationship with God’s Wisdom Are you facing challenges in your marriage that seem insurmountable? Do you feel the weight of conflict, emotional distance, or spiritual attacks threatening the foundation of your relationship? In Don’t Sell Your Marriage!, Ladejola Abiodun reveals the hidden forces working against Christian marriages and provides a powerful, faith-filled strategy to overcome them. Rooted in biblical wisdom, this book uncovers the enemy’s tactics—how the devil subtly trades the peace, love, and unity of marriage for strife...

For As I Think In My Heart - So I Am: Combining Biblical Counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a transformative journey for Christians seeking to align their thoughts, emotions, and actions with biblical truth. In a world where the mind is often at war with the spirit, this book provides a powerful tool for overcoming the mental and emotional challenges that hinder spiritual growth. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Scripture and the practical techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book equips believers with the knowledge and skills needed to renew their minds ...

The powerful testimonies of 11 widows of the Bible are brought to narrative life in lyrical, visceral prose that brings listeners deep inside the women's grief, strength, and faith. Full of both haunting and hope, Not Alone connects Biblical widows' voices in a chorus of commiseration that reminds us what it means to love - and what it means to live with God.

Michael Anthony wrote in his book Foundations of Ministry : “Many churches are involved in activities which contribute to our society’s needy,( such as ministries for the homeless, unwed mothers, and various recovery groups). Their involvement in such programs fulfill the biblical mandate of clothing the needy, feeding the hungry, and visiting prisoners, widows, and orphans( James 1:27; Matt. 25:35-36). The difficulty comes when these programs take on such a significant role that the church ceases to fulfill its primary role of evangelism of the lost and edification of the body…The ...

“FAITHFUL MINDS” is a comprehensive guide that combines the principles of Biblical counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help readers achieve emotional and mental wellness. This book explores the intersection of these two disciplines, offering practical advice and guidance for those seeking to improve their mental health through a faith-based approach. Drawing on Biblical teachings and psychological insights, the author provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the root causes of emotional struggles and negative thinking patterns. Readers will learn how to identify and ...

Are you a pastor or other church leader who would like to counsel but are afraid you can't do it? This book is for you! It will help you get over the fear of counseling and help you to counsel most people with most of their problems. It will also help you to know when to refer them to someone more qualified. Learn about grief, suicide, abuse, communication, forgiveness,and more.