James 1:14-15

1 John 4:7-16

Rate yourself and your spouse on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 is low, and 5 is high) for each of the following characteristics of biblical communication. Then come together and read the Scriptures for each of the points before you compare and discuss differences in the observations you have made.   1. ...

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1. Assess the status of your relationship with your teen a. How would your teen complete this sentence: “I know my parents love me because ________________________________” What evidence is there of a growing relationship? If there is none, find out where it stopped and what was going on in ...

In the “God” column, write out how each area in the middle column can honor God.In the “sin” column, write out how each of these areas can ruin you for God’s intended purposefor you – to honor God, glorify Him, and enjoy Him forever.    God Me Sin   Life as a follower of J...

Do you agree with the following thoughts or statements? Please rate yourself honestly. 1.  I can prove to you that there are reasons why I’m involved with my addiction, and why I need my addiction. “I need a hit and here’s why….”  “I can’t make it to my Addictions class because…..” ▢  all...

How can I overcome sinful fear? 1. Develop a strong God focus. Recognize that God is in control (Acts 17:24-27). Confront and confess my lust for control (1 John 1:9). Allow God to be God (Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 46:1-10). 2. Develop love as the antidote to fear (1 John 4:15-21, 2 Timothy 1:7...

  Journal about your most difficult times this week What you were doing or supposed to be doing Rate of difficulty, 1 being least and 5 being most What did you think about God in relationship to what was going on                           ...

The following list of data gathering questions can be helpful to give the biblical counselor a better understanding of the counselee’s thought processes (Proverbs 20:5). If the counselee has been taking prescription drugs, that provides a great starting point for questions. 1. What difficulties ...