Marriage: Good Idea or God’s Idea?
Many who think about marriage and family wonder if the idea came from the jungle story, “Me Tarzan, you Jane; come with me to live in my tree house.” Others may think about “The Flintstones” and...
View ArticleSuccinct Conflict Resolution
Tom and Audrey fight constantly. For Tom the arguments have seemed so ridiculous. He sees Audrey as being too emotional and irrational. Audrey, on the other hand, sees Tom as insensitive and dogmatic....
View ArticleFriday’s Five to Live By
Each Friday our BCC staff links you to the top five biblical counseling and Christian living blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. 5 Reviews of The...
View ArticleForgiveness Fatigue
Parenting Fatigue As a parent, I often get tired of telling my children the same thing again and again. “Johnny, please put your shoes on the rack.” “Debbie, you need to brush your teeth before you get...
View ArticleFriday’s 5 to Live By—The Holiday Edition
Each Friday our BCC staff links you to the top 5 biblical counseling and Christian living blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. Today’s post is our...
View ArticleMarriage CAN Work!
Are there any successful marriages anymore? Is marriage dead? Why isn’t God’s design for marriage working in our culture? Truly following the Lord’s design can lead to functional instead of...
View ArticleThings to Consider in Parenting
We are called to be faithful parents, not successful. Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Nightmare—and the Gift—of Being Weak and Needy
After a harrowing year-and-a-half, our daughter’s first birthday last month reminded us how Jesus meets us in our brokenness, not our strengths. Are you weak enough for Jesus to save? Or are you too...
View Article5 Things Your Teen Must Hear You Say about Porn
In the teen years, candid conversations about porn are a must. Yes, Internet filtering and monitoring should go without saying, but more than good technology, your teens need to hear godly advice from...
View ArticleFriday’s 5 to Live By
Each Friday our BCC staff links you to the top 5 biblical counseling and Christian living blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. Continue reading →
View ArticleHelping a Family Member Struggling with PTSD Symptoms, Part One—Biblical...
You’re reading Part One of a two-part BCC Grace & Truth blog mini-series by Greg Gifford on a biblical perspective for understanding and helping a family member struggling with symptoms of what our...
View ArticleHelping a Family Member Struggling with PTSD Symptoms, Part Two—Biblical Wisdom
You’re reading Part Two of a two-part BCC Grace & Truth blog mini-series by Greg Gifford on a biblical perspective for understanding and helping a family member struggling with symptoms of what our...
View Article15 Wisdom Principles on Deciding When to Stop Having Children
How do parents decide when to finish having children? As a pastor and father of five children, I’ve been asked this question often. What would you say? Consider 15 wisdom principles and questions on...
View Article12 Things That Every First Time Dad Should Know
So your wife is expecting? How kind of God to give you a child. There are many things to think about as you prepare for fatherhood. Here are 12 for you to consider as you get ready to meet your son or...
View ArticleWonderful Challenges of Parenting
• As parents, we have particular challenges because we have been blessed with children. We face certain challenges as we strive to reach the biblical directive of Ephesians 6:4, to "bring them up in...
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