Developing and training biblical counselors has been a hallmark of our ministry since we were founded. One of the ways we train biblical counselors is through our internship program. Over the last three years, we have worked with interns from around the world, multiplying wise, loving, Christ-centered counseling in churches and counseling centers throughout our community...
Each December, we take time to share Stories of Hope from counselors, board members, pastors, and others who have been impacted by our work. We always look forward to sharing these stories with you, and inviting you to partner with us in our work. This week we begin with Kim’s story. Kim is one of our counselors and works out of our Wilson, NC office. “Come and see!”...
I despise feeling like a failure. My daughter has a similar aversion. She clenches her fists, cries, screams, or covers her face if she makes a mistake on a math problem or can’t meet some other seemingly trivial expectation. In these moments, her visible responses reflect my own heart, which is often equally as loud, chaotic, and ashamed. My heart cries, “You are not...
This is an edited version of a blog that was originally written during a hard season. It is something I return to from time-to-time and seems relevant as I journey through another difficult season. I pray that it will be a blessing to you. When my wife was nine months pregnant, strangers would approach to say a kind word or strike up a conversation about her pregnant...