We All Need Counseling. We Don’t Always Need Counseling.

Counseling is an essential form of discipleship, but biblical discipleship should promote healthy independence and maturity, not dependence upon the counselor or the counseling process. Christians should not reject counseling as weakness, and should not assume regular, ongoing counseling is necessary for the normal Christian life. Understanding counseling as a ministry of the Word helps us regain biblical balance between receiving help and bearing our own load. Continue Reading →