CounselingChristians

Q: I'm asking for prayer. My husband just turned 70, and is trying to determine if he needs to resign as Pastor/elder of our small home church. The reasoning - our 16 yr old grandson (who we've raised since he was a baby) told us last week that he's transgender.  We've told him - no you can not wear makeup or girls clothing while you're under 18 and living under our roof. He doesn't like it, but had agreed.  He stopped wanting to attend any church several years ago and so we did not force him. Our liberal daughter, who is 40 (we adopted at 6 months) has chosen to attend another church although ( because she feels we/ours is "patriarchal", has 2 daughters, one of which has a girlfriend, and she is ok with that.  *(She and her girls currently live with us [so they would not have to go into a shelter]) All 4 of them made professions of faith years ago. 💔  We've been through h*** and high-water with both of them due to spiritual (sin)/mental health...

The more we know Scripture the less we will need a biblical counselor outside of it As we grow to maturity...  we should self counsel first from within the Scriptures, then if needed going to solid believers in your church. Then if a situation still more you have the pastor, and then prof counselor (who helps us see a path through Scripture, for submission to God, to be transformed by the Word and thru change) to be resting in God's soverignty. But it usually doesnt and shouldnt need to go beyond step 2 if you are a more mature believer.  Some say "I find nothing wrong with talking to someone and have them pray for me." And that is right. Within the Church we are to share our problems and sins with one another and recieve guidance (even helpful exhorting, admonishing, rebuking, repenting, and moving towards maturity). The mature believers can counsel other believers, in addition to what we (the one seeking counsel) already know from Scripture [because of wherever we are i...

You can ask these questions by phone or by email. Questions to ask a Christian Counselor: Do you read the Bible every day in quiet time with God? Did you get a degree in the Biblical counseling field, if so what school and grad year.  Do you also have a Biblical Counselung certification or are liscened, and is it currently valid? Ask if they "took an oath to the DSM". If so,  pass on them. Was the book Exemplary Wife by Martha Peace used as a text book when you were in school for your biblical counseling related degree?  What is your opinion on the book Exemplary Wife by Martha Peace? If not in the answers above, do you have any concerns about her book encouraging men to keep abusing &/or for women to continue being abused in a marriage (with the wife seen as the main problem person) based on your view of her teaching in her book? Do you have concerns that pastors or counselors view her book as Scripture? Pick which of these statements is true in how you handle...

We are in need of help regarding home schooling.     Home-based education has also been growing around the world in many other nations it is not just the USA (e.g., Australia, Canada, France, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Russia, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, and the United Kingdom).(1)  One of the best ways you can help influence and raise your child rightly and in the Lord, is to have them homeschooled and in a Christian homeschool co-op or or your church Christian school is untouched by State laws. Get them away from and protect them from 365 days 8 hours a day of pushing liberalism, lgbt sex, racism and anti freedom teachings on your kid. Do whatever you need to to make this homeschooling happen. You are responsible to God for raising your child rightly & well in the Lord.   Discuss this with your husband to impliment today, or discuss when dating or courting for marriage, or with a fiance b4 you get married, and make it a key life focus since your children a...

 Not obeying house rules & plays on Device instead. My Son is 9. He keeps complaining about what food we offer at a meal and doesnt just be thankful or obey.  Last year he was focused on his tablet device and not doing the house rule. 20 minutes of Bible reading and then you can have 30 minutes on the tablet.  I work from home and am very busy and he uses that as a way to work around having to follow the rule. Because I cannot see him during that time. It is the only house rule. I have tried to take it away but once that time is up (we did it for 6 months) he goes right back to breaking the rule. What can I do?  A: The child should not be able to change the house rules. What you say should be what happens, and if not, there are consequences. Some will quote these verses right off in their advice: Obey  ”He who holds back his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.“ ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭24‬ ‭ ”Do not withhold discipline from the chil...

Have no bf, not in a relationship, am 28 I am getting concerned I wont find a spouse.  Advice? A: The Bible says and make my petitions known to the Lord. In his perfect timing, he answers. -Philippians 4:6-7 He might want you to grow more in the faith, mature in the knowledge of Scripture until he leads you to the right godly Christian fir a husband. Can I ask if you are missing opportunities? What are you doing to be around Christians to look for one? ...such as are you regularly in young adults Sunday School, singles group at Church, going to singles groups & events at associate churches, getting recommendations from the decons, going to volunteering at solid biblical ministries. Did you go to a solid Christian college? Go to alumni functions, or go to Christian groups from there [current and alumni].  What about attending a reputable Christian conference, a Christian singles conference, working or voluntering at a church mens conference or seminary event(s) somewhere...

Dating a non practicing Catholic. I have shared the gospel with her, but also wanting to do a devotional that might help communicate the gospel as well. Something that is Gospel centered and would through the daily devotional present Christ and the Gospel in various ways.  Sure. Here are some ideas... Option 1 - Gospel like devotional Maybe a bit of this every day with Bibles open? https://www.amazon.com/What-Gospel-9Marks-Greg-Gilbert/dp/1433515008/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=f3013726-fc64-44f7-85dc-caa91eba0ce5 * Disclaimer. 9Marks went woke in 2016 so avoid them in general. I can also recommend one of 4 or 5 devotionals at livingwaters.com store. They always have a gospel central focus in their material. 😀🌟 Option 2 - A study instead A verse by verse reading of John or Ephesians is a great way to share the Gospel in a Catholic framework. They've never understood the concepts of born again and salvation by grace through faith. And John’s gospel is a great book for a non believer t...