The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). Throughout my ministry I’ve encouraged individuals and couples to seek guidance from professional Christian counselors when a personal crisis or life situation required more guidance than I had to offer. I’m […]
A Word from the Wise
by Laura L. Wood I didn’t like what I heard, but I knew it was true. My sister told me something years ago that has stuck with me. I told her I had hurt someone’s feelings accidentally by a joke I made. At just the right moment in the conversation, she said, “You’re just joking, […]
Pastoral Counseling in the Local Church: Context and Community
by Wendy Herrberg and Lori Burns At some point we’ve all heard information about a person or situation and formed an immediate opinion or judgment. Later, after receiving additional information about the circumstances or details, our perspective on the situation changed dramatically. Context is crucial. This is often the same experience we have when we […]
Do I Need Counseling?
by Jodie K. Edwards Ph.D. Sarah has struggled with feeling nervous and worried since she was a teenager. Now a busy mom of two young children, she realized her anxiety was starting to affect her entire family. In the past, she’d always gotten through these bumpy times without professional help, but this time she wondered […]
