“What is nouthetic counseling?”……Answer: Quite simply, "nouthetic" counseling is biblical counseling-it gets its name from the Greek work noutheteo which is usually translated "admonish" (Romans 15:14, NKJV). It means "to confront as a friend" and was the normal method of counseling before modernists invented secular psychology in the early 1900s. A study of older dictionaries […]

“What does the Bible say about codependency?”……Answer: Codependency is a mental health term coined within the past two decades to describe people who form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive. Originally, codependent was a term used to describe partners in chemical dependency, persons living with, or in a relationship with, an […]

“What does the Bible say about stress?”……While most major translations of the Bible don't specifically use the word "stress," Scripture does speak to things such as anxiety, worry and trouble and gives us clear answers on how we should deal with them. The dictionary defines stress as physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. Everyone […]

“What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?”……Depression is a widespread condition, affecting millions of people, Christians and non-Christians alike. Those suffering from depression can experience intense feelings of sadness, anger, hopelessness, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. They may begin to feel useless and even suicidal, losing interest […]