The Journal of Biblical Counseling: Volume 23, Number 3, Summer 2005
Overview
For nearly 30 years, the Journal of Biblical Counseling (previously the Journal of Pastoral Practice) of CCEF (the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation) has provided a forum for biblical counseling’s development and application. The journal’s mission is to develop clear thinking and effective practice in biblical counseling through articles that faithfully bring the God of truth, mercy, and power to the issues faced by ministries of counseling and discipleship.
Top Highlights
“The issue is not, ‘Do we deal with the sin or do we not?’ The issue is when and how do we deal with the sin.” (Page 48)
“Biblical youth counselors need to recognize that they are in a position to love the rebellious, indifferent, angry adolescents in front of them. One way to do this is to begin with the teen’s ‘wise wants’ and show him how to satisfy these wants. Conversely, we can also love them by showing them how their poor choices can lead to more of the loss, pain, or trouble they are experiencing—just the opposite of what they want—‘ruin’ or a life that is ‘hard’ (Prov. 13:15). God uses our good works (our helpful counsel), along with His own acts of kindness (John 6:35–38), to lead people to repentance and to show them His glory (Rom. 2:4; Matt. 6:16).” (Page 49)
“What do you want?’ is a powerful and critical question in youth counseling.” (Page 48)
“If I am going to help John, I must tune into what he wants on two levels: first, what he is aware that he wants, and second his ‘wise wants’—his motives that contain some wisdom. If I can detect these ‘wise wants,’ I may be able to help John see how he can get what he ‘wisely wants’ by making biblically-principled choices.” (Page 47)
“First, my prayers have changed from not only asking for forgiveness for my sinful behavior but also asking for help in putting my children before myself. Second, I am trying to be clearer in my expectations to my children, including evaluating whether my expectations are reasonable and whether I am responding appropriately when they are not met. Third, I try to avoid ‘heat’ situations whenever possible or put them aside when dealing with my children.” (Page 55)
- Title: The Journal of Biblical Counseling: Volume 23, Number 3, Summer 2005
- Author: David Powlison
- Series: The Journal of Biblical Counseling
- Publisher: The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2012
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Counseling › Practice; Pastoral counseling › Practice; Pastoral theology
- Resource ID: LLS:JBC23_3
- Resource Type: Journal
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