Counseling

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

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. Every family is different, and every child is unique.

The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict

Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner, explore how they themselves contribute to marital problems, and attempt to change their own behavior.

Helping Families Through COVID-19 and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has put extraordinary pressures on marriages and families. I was speaking to a family attorney yesterday who told me that he...

This Year’s Best Book on Counseling and Relationships

Evaluated by Les and Leslie Parrott

Chuck DeGroat: When Narcissism Comes to Church

Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse (IVP, 2020)

From the Shadows to the Light

A way forward for people affected by Narcissism in the church

Gary Thomas: When to Walk Away

Finding Freedom From Toxic People (Zondervan)

Kenneth Boa & Jenny Abel: Shaped by Suffering

How Temporary Hardships Prepare Us for Our Eternal Home (IVP)

Two Critical Truths About Suffering

First Peter has some essential insights on suffering for the 21st century church.