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The Scriptural Mandate to Counsel
By: Dr. W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie
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Psychopathology or Sin?
By: Dr. W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie For decades, modern culture has struggled to define and categorize psychological and/or psychiatric conditions. Experts have created hundreds of diagnostic categories that attempt to isolate and classify specific conditions or illnesses so that they can be effectively treated. This has given rise to the term psychopathology, which refers to an…
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When Ministry Leaders Fail…
Dr. Ab Abercrombie The apostle James gave the following caution to leaders in the church: Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment (Jas 3:1). The calling to church leadership, in whatever role, is a call requiring much study, prayer, and meditation. James is…
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Me…An Evangelist?
Dr. Ab Abercrombie Most Biblical Counselors do not define their work as evangelism. We are more familiar, and perhaps more comfortable, with the biblical roles of teaching, encouragement, discipleship, and restoration. We often assume that because a counselee has selected a counselor with a biblical orientation, he/she is already a believer. But beginning with that…
Hurricane Katrina: What is God Doing?
Dr. Ab Abercrombie Michael and Angela share the first mattress on the left as you enter the shelter. Both in their mid-twenties, are trying to occupy their three daughters in the midst of the chaos around them. There is a panicky energy about them; the kind of uneasy tension that comes when one is lost…
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False gods and the Sacrifice of Children
Dr. Ab Abercrombie After receiving God’s magnificent grace and abundant supply throughout the generations, the Jewish nation was quick to forget and ultimately reject the God of their salvation. Frequently following God’s rescue and provision, His people would attach themselves to foreign nations for support and protection. In doing so Israel would adopt the traditions, culture,…
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Counseling and the Church
By: Dr. David R. Penley Introduction The following incidents occurred in my church this past Sunday: 1. In Sunday School, a class member asked for prayer and advice about her husband who was struggling with pornography and had stopped coming to church 2. After the morning worship service, in which the pastor had preached on…
