by Mark Shaw | May 22, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark, Scripture, Vs. Psychology
One of the joys of biblical counseling is that the Word of God never changes. It consistently applies to every situation no matter how different the circumstances. It is such a joy to have a weapon that offers my counselees hope and practical help whose truths never...
by Mark Shaw | May 15, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark, Truth in Love Staff
What qualifies someone to be a biblical counselor? What credentials are necessary? How about these 2 essential elements: 1) knowledge of the Word of God and 2) yielding to the Holy Spirit. The Word of God is only understood by the illuminating power of the Holy...
by Mark Shaw | May 12, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark
Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV): “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”** In EVERY Christian relationship, God...
by Mark Shaw | May 12, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark, Vs. Psychology
So many of us do NOT want to believe that problems can be diagnosed as “sin” or “selfishness” or “self-centeredness”. Why is that? Until we confess our sins and ask God to forgive us through Christ Jesus, we stay in bondage (I John...
by Mark Shaw | May 10, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark, Truth in Love Staff, Vs. Psychology
And when you give someone a diagnosis, even when that diagnosis is NOT based upon objective data but is merely conjecture and subjective, do NOT try to take that diagnosis away from that person! Often, the diagnosed person will hold onto that diagnosis with both hands...
by Mark Shaw | May 9, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark, Truth in Love Staff, Vs. Psychology
When family members have a loved one who is acting in a bizarre, dangerous, extreme, abnormal, or unusual manner, they want a “diagnosis” for that loved one. They want to know exactly what is wrong so it can be treated. They want their loved one...
