Association of Biblical Counselors
The Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) exists to encourage, equip, and empower people everywhere to live and counsel the Word, applying the Gospel to the whole experience of life.
Encourage: ABC provides a fellowship of believers committed to life transformation through the Living Word.
Equip: ABC promotes training in biblical counseling and points to resources that deal biblically with all of the issues of life.
Empower: ABC provides excellent materials for growth in Christ and for use in effective biblical counseling.
To find out more, visit the Association of Biblical Counselors website.
Association of Biblical Counselors
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5 Warning Signs a Marriage May be Destructive
Emotional abuse is something the church still fails to recognize, yet it is real and it’s pervasive. Here are 5 warning signs that we must watch out for.Monday, June 20, 2022
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Abused Wives: Called to Suffer?
Does scripture encourage a spouse to patiently and quietly endure harsh and abusive treatment within her or his marriage?Monday, April 4, 2022
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3 Important Environments to Help Couples Prepare for Marriage
One of the most consistent themes that emerges in counseling young couples is the dramatic difference between the time and money that was invested in their wedding compared to the time and money...Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Depression and the Ministry
Pastor Bill and his wife Lisa had a growing church and a good marriage, but something was wrong. For over six months Bill felt tired much of the time.Friday, January 11, 2019
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3 Lessons the Church Can Learn from the NFL
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Church as well as Christian counselors can learn three crucial lessons from the NFL.Tuesday, December 6, 2016
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How to Make Things Right When You Hurt Someone
It is impossible to live in a fallen world populated with fallen people in yet unconverted flesh and not hurt others or be hurt by them, and as believers we can do one of two things in response.Wednesday, December 2, 2015
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3 Powerful Gospel Truths for Addressing Homosexuality
The Bible offers something far more hopeful to people wrestling with homosexuality than the eradication of symptoms (i.e., same-sex attraction). It's the same powerful promise that all of us who...Tuesday, October 13, 2015
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10 Biblical Truths to Overcome Sinful Anger
As God’s children, we can all make this journey of change together. Here are some things I have learned over the years in my fight against sinful anger. Understanding and applying these truths to...Tuesday, October 6, 2015
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3 Signs of Sexual Abuse in Marriage
Sexual abuse in marriage is not something that is readily disclosed or discussed. It feels shameful to admit even to one’s self that your own husband treats you as if your sole purpose is to...Monday, June 8, 2015
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5 Indicators of an Evil and Wicked Heart
As Christian counselors, pastors and people helpers we often have a hard time discerning between an evil heart and an ordinary sinner who messes up, who isn’t perfect, and full of weakness and sin....Tuesday, May 19, 2015
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Resolving Conflict in Relationships Biblically
We have all tried to control our anger or appease someone else’s with a moment of kindness—but it goes deeper. Sometimes the only way to heal what is sick or broken is to get to the source, to seek...Thursday, January 15, 2015
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Relationships: Can You Relate?
Have you ever wondered if the people around you deal with the things you do in your relationships? Well, you should find comfort as you read Scripture because the mess of relationships that we deal...Friday, June 20, 2014
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Depression and the Ministry: The Need for Wise Disclosure
If a pastor has struggled with depression in the past, how much of this should he share. There are no simple answers, but these points may help shape a wise decision.Monday, April 8, 2013
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How to Escape Depression’s Pull
The maximum weight of a Boeing 747 is approximately 900,000 pounds, yet “thrust and lift” can take it above the very clouds that had shrouded the sun.Monday, April 1, 2013
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Remembering Our Place When Wronged
When hurt and abused, we tend to be quicker to punish and revile. We need help. We need God abiding in us. We need to believe and practice what Joseph believed and practiced.Friday, March 8, 2013