Gain a knowledge of counseling methods that are practical and consistent with Christian theological convictions. What do the Scriptures say about counseling What is the biblical basis for using Scriptures in counseling What does it mean to think biblically about counseling-related issues At the root of this book is the confidence that Christ and his Word are not only sufficient for effectively handling the personal and interpersonal challenges of life but are superior to the resources found in the world. The practice of psychological counseling is a ministry and should not belong only to the realm of humanistic and secular theories of the mind. Written to pastors, elders, deacons, seminary students, and laypeople; well-known pastor John MacArthur and contributors present a system of biblical truth that brings together people, their problems, and the living God. This kind of counseling is based on the convictions that: <ul> <li>God's Word should be our counseling authority.</li> <li>Counseling is a part of the basic discipling ministry of the local church.</li> <li>God's people can and should be trained to counsel effectively.</li> </ul> Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically provides biblical guidelines to counsel people who are struggling. The contributors represent some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors, including: Ken L. Sarles, David Powlison, Douglas Bookman, David B. Maddox, Robert Smith, William W. Goode, and Dennis M. Swanson.

Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically (MacArthur Pastor's Library)

Religion & Spirituality

MacArthur, John F.

MacK, Wayne A.

Master's College Faculty

Christian Books & Bibles

Thomas Nelson

Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive and relevant book for students, church leaders and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors.

Introduction to Biblical Counseling

MacArthur Jr., John F.

Nelson Reference & Electronic Pub

Counselors needing specific assignments to give counselees, or individuals seeking practical helps for their own struggles will welcome Wayne Mack's homework manuals. This first volume deals with personal and interpersonal problems in over thirty categories such as anger, blameshifting, communication, dating, finances, obesity, pride, sexual problems, sleep, suffering, thought patterns, and work. Dr. Mack presents a wealth of scriptural information for solving problems in each area covered.

A Homework Manual for Biblical Living: Personal and Interpersonal Problems (Homework Manual for Biblical Living, Volume 1)

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

P&R Publishing

Here is the second of Wayne Mack's homework manuals designed for counselors needing specific assignments to give counselees, or for individuals seeking practical help in their own struggles. In this volume, Dr. Mack sheds biblical light on family and marital problems. He offers assignments for husbands and wives and for parents and children on topics such as communication, developing common interests, marriage evaluation, child rearing, and family religion.

A Homework Manual for Biblical Living: Family and Marital Problems (Homework Manual for Biblical Living, Volume 2)

Offers biblical insight and practical wisdom into two crucial areas of family life: communication and conflict resolution. Mack alerts us to pitfalls of faulty communication, such as "undertalk" and "overtalk," poor listening, forms of falsehood, and "circuit jammers" to communication. He examines why families fight and explains the key to turning family discord into harmony providing practical guidance for the Christian family.

Your Family, God’s Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home

Parenting & Relationships

For better or for worse? Whichever term describes your marriage, there are ways to make it (even) better. That's because God has designed marriage to be a relationship of deep unity and strength. Despite the challenges that couples face today, marital harmony need not be considered an impossible ideal. Wayne A. Mack recognizes the challenges before us, and shows us how to meet those challenges with growing success. In this book, he has gathered a wealth of biblical insight and practical information on marital roles, communication, finances, sex, child rearing, and family worship. Both as a counseling aid and as a guide for husbands and wives to study together, this book offers true hope and help where couples need it most.

Strengthening Your Marriage

Self-Help

Relationships

Motivates readers to pray more than they have to this point. Helps them to understand how Jesus prayed so they can pray more effectively.

Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More and More Like Jesus

Explains what Scripture means by pride and humility and helps readers to diminish destructive pride and increase true humility in their lives.

Humility: The Forgotten Virtue (Strength for Life)

Do circumstances control you? Do you worry about your next career move? Are you overworked or missing deadlines? Are you unsure of the next step? Life is full of problems that can bring us down. As Christians, however, we know that Jesus overcame the world, and by his power at work within us, we can as well. In Down, But Not Out, Wayne Mack brings biblical counsel to people suffering from worry or spiritual burnout - two major problems that knock us down. Other chapters treat "downers" such as self-pity, discontentment, discouragement, perplexity, and hopelessness.

Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down (Strength for Life)

Happiness

El Dr. John MacArthur se unio al Dr. Wayne Mack y sus colegas para producir un libro para todo el pueblo de Dios: pastores, ancianos y laicos. Luego de trazar la historia de la consejeria biblica desde los tiempos biblicos hasta el presente, se ocupan de forma penetrante de temas tales como:Las Escrituras y la consejeria biblicaConsejeria y pecaminosidad de la humanidadLa obra del Espiritu y la consejeria biblicaInfundir esperanza en el aconsejadoLos dones espirituales y la consejeria biblicaLa predicacion y la consejeria biblicaEste abundante volumen sera de valiosa ayuda a las iglesias y pastores a medida que sirven a personas dolientes que buscan amor y esperanza.

Una Nueva Mirada A La Consejería Bíblica

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Editores Caribe/Betania

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