Why Sleep Is Sacred: Faith, Fear and Rest in the Night
As unpredictable as it is, sleep connects us all and points to something deeper. In that way, it’s sacred.
Counseling
Healing What’s Within: Why Trauma-Informed Care is Vital for the Modern Church
Trauma isn't just a psychological hurdle; it reshapes the body, spirit, and relationships. Pastor Evan Marbury argues that for the church to faithfully follow Jesus, it must shift from asking "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?"
Why the Church Should Be a Safe Place for Depression
From Martin Luther to Charles Spurgeon, many heroes of the faith struggled with depression. Learn how the Bible encourages us to "weep with those who weep."
David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation
Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.
Learn to Linger in Grief
Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.
James N. Sells: The Best Books on Church Care
People in pain do not live in the “post-Christian era.” They go to church for help.
Creating a New Relationship with Adult Children
Even if you had the best training in the world, there are still situations that no one can foresee, and some that almost no one can cope with well. A new relationship with adult children starts with understanding that every family is different, and every child is unique.
The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict: A Practical Guide
Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner and, through self-reflection, begins to implement strategies for helping couples in conflict by changing their own behavior.
The Larger Story of Grief and Healing
In the swirl of the hustle around me, grief and healing seemed uncertain, but I could sense God turning this around for good.
Outreach Resources of the Year: Counseling and Relationships
Written by a physician, The Deepest Place reverberates with heartfelt compassion, clinical understanding and studied, biblical wisdom that will benefit pastors and other ministry leaders involved in counseling.
