by sdbarnard | Dec 16, 2016 | Devotional |
By Toby Johnson Pastor and Biblical Counselor I sat in the back of a large auditorium with a spiral notebook in my lap and tears in my eyes. Our session had just ended, and we were scheduled to take a break. However, I didn’t move. I just sat, reflecting on all I...
by sdbarnard | Nov 19, 2016 | Devotional |
An ACBC Counselor Encourages You to Be Supervised I was not initially thrilled with the thought of completing 50 hours of supervised counseling in order to receive certification with ACBC. Basically, I did not want to drive clear across town and put all of the work...
by sdbarnard | Oct 7, 2016 | Devotional |
Greetings Beloved, Do you believe that all the grace God gives to you in justification, He likewise gives in sanctification? I really desire that you would see the truth captured by these words,“All that is true for me in Christ has not yet been accomplished in me by...
by sdbarnard | Jun 6, 2014 | Devotional |
Beloved, many pastors neglect the divinely mandated duty of shepherding ALL the flock through individual, careful discipleship (aka, “counseling”). “Pay careful attention to [“take heed,” “guard,” keep watch”] yourselves...
by sdbarnard | Mar 28, 2014 | Devotional |
Beloved, I received a request recently from a young man serving the Lord faithfully in a great ministry. He asked if I could help him and his finance prepare for marriage–he asked for pre-marital counseling. I did not say no…instead, I challenged him...
