My husband Josh and I were first introduced to biblical counseling when dear friends invited us to observe their own marriage counseling. We were marked by the power and presence of the Word of God in every part of counseling, and we had no idea the impact it would have on our own lives. Since being introduced to Hope Counseling Services we have benefited greatly. We...
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...
