Biblical Counseling

i guess this is kind of an awkward topic, but God urges us to bring everything to Him..because without Him, nothing is possible. im actually not even quite sure how to put this, so i'll just lay it out as the words come into my mind.

I am praying that I may get some good counseling regarding my marriage. My husband and I have filed for divorce. He has been addicted to porn and exes for the entire 5 years of our marriage. I have forgiven him and pray daily for his salvation. My confusion comes with whether I should stand for restoration of my marriage?

Just wondering what others think should be done when one feels completely lost in confusion. They pray and follow what they feel God desires of them but are at a low point where they don't feel they are getting much out of their bible reading or prayer time. Feeling empty lost and confused. Not sure what direction God wants them to go in. What is meant to comfort these people? Strong Christians who want to be on fire and live for God but who's hearts are aching?

One of the most dynamic scenes ever captured on film is the execution of William Wallace in the movie Braveheart. Wallace is being tortured for his crimes of treason against the crown of Britain. This brutal act is an attempt to give Wallace a final opportunity to renounce his deeds and realign his allegiance to the King. When Wallace is given a respite in which to speak, through the pain of disembowelment, he cries out, "Freedom!"

Anger. We all experience it at some point in our lives. Most of us are moved about like pawns at the hands of anger, rather than learning to control it. Is anger always a sin? Can we really learn to control anger? What is at the root of the anger we feel? The Bible gives us some clear guidance on the subject of anger.

Is Anger Always a Sin?

by Francis Frangipane

When we first come to Jesus, He accepts us just as we are: problems, sins, and all. As our needs are met, however, we gradually discover that God is seeking something from our lives. What He seeks is our worship. But true worship is the consequence, the result, of seeing God as He is. It springs naturally from a soul purified by love; it rises like incense from a heart without idols.

The God Whose Name Is Jealous

Within the church today there seems to be more and more complicated problems involving spiritual issues. The church today has been attacked with every type of temptation and sin from divorce to pornography. At the same time, the people of God are searching for answers to the problems that are inflicted upon them. Without a proper perspective of scripture, and without being properly discipled and trained in the word of God, many are turning to modern psychology to answer the difficult questions and to bring relief.

By David Powlison

What are the differences between biblical counseling and various other approaches to counseling that are popular in the church?

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going badly, but don’t lose heart. God is constantly and consistently at work in your life, even in the midst of pain and suffering. For all the negative things you may say to yourself, God has a positive answer.

You say, "It's impossible.”
God says, “All things are possible.” (Luke 18:27)

You say, "I'm too tired."
God says, “I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

You say, "Nobody really loves me."
God says, “I love you.” (John 3:16 & John 3:34)