Category Archives: Counseling
Kevin DeYoung’s Thoughts on Ministering to the Sick and Dying
These are great thoughts from Kevin DeYoung on a sensitive and inevitable aspect of every pastor’s ministry. Furthermore, his wisdom applies to any Christian who visits the sick and the dying.
Filed under Counseling, Grief, Ministry
15 Definitions of “Biblical Counseling”
These definitions are helpful as Christians reflect on what Biblical Counseling is.
Filed under Counseling, Ministry
Bonhoeffer on Why Christians–Not Psychologists–Know the Human Heart
“The most experienced psychologist or observer of human nature knows infinitely less of the human heart than the simplest Christian who lives beneath the Cross of Jesus. The greatest psychological insight, ability and experience cannot grasp this one thing: what … Continue reading
Filed under Counseling, Quotes, Sin
David Powlison on “The Pastor As Counselor”
I really enjoyed David Powlison’s chapter, “The Pastor As Counselor,” in For the Fame of God’s Name. Here are some excerpts from his contribution: “All Christians are meant to become wiser counselors. God intends that every word you ever say … Continue reading
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