Counseling

“Terms of derision are often used to dismiss others or the beliefs they espouse. Their use is, at its root, intellectual laziness. Rather than building a reasoned case for disagreement (or seeking a clearer understanding of the opposing idea), an epithet is launched to ‘settle’ the disagreement.” - GARBC

“Consider how we might talk to our own unbelieving children. Do we wait to talk to them about wisdom issues until they repent and believe? Of course not!” - DBTS

“…it is imperative that we have gentleness as we confront. Too many times, especially in our circle, we can be rough with the truth. We can come too strong and our tact in the counseling room can be terrible.” - CLeaders

“In your counseling or supporting role, how do you offer help without becoming a part of the war or simply throwing up your hands in despair?” - The Exchange

“…a February article in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion documents trends in the way pastors wrote about their role as counselors as it became commonplace for people to turn to psychologists rather than spiritual leaders with their problems.” - C.Today

“Crabb served as the spiritual director of the American Association of Christian Counselors and was the author of more than 25 books, including When God’s Ways Make No Sense, Inside Out, and Understanding People: Why We Long for Relationship.” - C. Leaders

“There is a kind of ministry that is without words, and sometimes the best way to help others is to simply share with them in their pain. As the preacher of Ecclesiastes said, there is ‘a time to speak and a time to keep silent’ ” (Eccl. 3:7). - Jake Bier

The LGBT Movement’s Dangerous Hypocrisy on Conversion Therapy

“The Mayo Clinic uses terms like ‘conditions,’ ‘disorders,’ and ‘concerns’ to explain the meaning of ‘mental illness.’ What I find so helpful about the definition they offer is the recognition that concerns ‘become’ illness when the suffering associated with them reaches a certain level of impact on a person’s life.” - Christianity Today