Biblical Counseling

Raising godly children should be the goal of each Christian family. Far too often we get caught up in the same methods and philosophies that fail in the world. Raising children should not be based upon the prevailing ideology of the culture, nor on the practices of our parents. The Bible is our guide and gives us sound counsel on how to raise children to be godly. Godly and not just good is our goal. A godly child will be good, but far too many children have been taught mechanical obedience and not sought after godliness. This book is intended to help you implement the truths of scripture ...

Has sex been a source of frustration or pain in your marriage? Celebrating God's beautiful purposes for sex, biblical counselor Scott Mehl helps couples to put God-glorifying sexuality into practice.

In Gospel Conversations, part of the Equipping Biblical Counselors Series, Bob Kellemen explores the four compass-points that guide 22 essential biblical counseling skills, providing a comprehensive approach to caring like Christ. These four compass points combine to equip listeners to develop twenty-two ministry relational competencies—the “how to” of caring like Christ. This book serves as a practical training manual that can be used for lab and small group interaction.

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🌸 Discover the secret to a truly victorious marriage—by surrendering first. In this empowering and grace-filled guide for Christian wives, author Gwen Steinle shares a transformative perspective on marriage that begins not with your spouse—but at the foot of the cross. First One to the Cross draws from biblical principles, real-life stories, and years of marital mentoring to help women step into God's design for marriage with courage, humility, and joy. Through nine deeply reflective chapters—including topics like unconditional love, reverence, humility, spiritual warfare, and ...

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.

The story of the prodigal son, found in Luke 15:11-32, is one of the most profound parables Jesus shared. It’s a narrative that transcends time, culture, and circumstance, as it beautifully captures the nature of humanity’s rebellion, repentance, and redemption. In this timeless account, we see a son’s wayward journey into the depths of sin and his eventual return to the loving embrace of his father. Yet, beyond the tale of this prodigal’s fall and restoration, there lies a greater truth—the heart of the Father, full of grace beyond measure. The parable of the prodigal son is not ...

BEYOND GOOD: The Exceptional Husband's Guide to Married Life Embark on a transformative journey of love, loyalty, and respect with "Beyond Good: The Exceptional Husband's Guide to Married Life." In this book you'll be enlightened, as you delve into the intricacies of commitment, trust, communication, respect, partnership, intimacy, growth, navigating difficulties, gratitude, and practical everyday living as a devoted husband. Chapter by chapter, you'll explore the essence of commitment and learn how continuous choice and effort are crucial for a strong bond. Discover how trust is built, ...

Do you feel overwhelmed by relentless, stubborn problems that keep coming back, no matter how hard you try to solve them? Have you been battling with recurrent spiritual attacks from the enemy, coming at you from all angles? Are you tired of feeling oppressed and discouraged, not knowing what else to do? You don't have to suffer in silence any longer! Introducing Prayers that Bulldoze Stubborn Problems, a powerful and prophetic prayer manual designed to help you overcome unrelenting spiritual attacks and afflictions without delay. With advanced Scripture-based warfare prayers and decrees, ...

Greed. Over-eating. Substance abuse. Sexual perversion. The drive to fulfill the flesh manifests itself in many ways, and they all fall into the category of lust. The fact is, lust could simply be defined as the desire to satisfy our flesh. For this reason, lust is an issue that every person deals with and must gain victory over to walk with God. This is not just a problem for the worst of people, but it is an issue for every person. This study is intended to fully define the problem, where it leads, and then to show the path to victory through the Scriptures and the Spirit filled life.

Is the Word of God sufficient for dealing with common problems--worry, depression, panic attacks, addiction, or bipolar disorder? Does the Bible even address these conditions? How do you know if a problem is spiritual or psychological or physical? When is professional help needed? This book addresses each of these questions through a careful study of Scripture. How much training does it take to be able to offer wise counsel to people with serious problems? Not as much as you might think. Whether you are a brand new Christian or have counseled people for years, this book will help you • ...

In Consider Your Counsel, Bob Kellemen comes alongside counselors and shares where he and others have missed the mark. Drawing on more than three decades of counseling supervision experience, he unpacks ten of the most common missteps that he has noticed in his own counseling, as well as those he has mentored.

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

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

Infertility is the profoundly wounding experience of many couples, often leading to feelings of despair and shame as they grapple with shattered dreams and unanswered questions. But God does not leave them alone in their pain. The Creator and Redeemer of life has not forsaken the infertile, but has called and equipped them to participate in his church, kingdom, and mission.

When pain becomes too deep to bear, people ask 4 key questions: What's wrong? Who can help? What will the helper do? What can I hope for? In this program, Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender answer these questions, while shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of various counseling models, examining the role of the church in providing restoration and growth, and supplying important principles for finding real help. Penetrating, encouraging, and empathetic, Hope When You're Hurting challenges both professionals and church leaders to rethink their views on counseling and Christian community.

When people treat you wrongly, insult you, or are outright sinful to you, how do you react? Are you satisfied to hold grudges against those who wrong you, as long as they don't lead to action? Unfortunately, your decision to harbor bitterness is just as much of a sin as the one originally committed against you, and your reaction to others' sin is a spiritual battle you are called on to win.

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.

This is the book relationship therapist Jacoline Steegstra wished she had read before she married, now more than 30 years ago. "The Art of True Love and Connection" distills insights from her personal journey, education, and extensive work with couples into seven key principles for a fulfilling and enduring relationship. This book is an essential guide in times where many relationships are falling apart not from a lack of love, but from partners growing apart. Steegstra tackles the tough questions and patterns that lead to conflict in relationships, offering a hopeful perspective that with ...

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.