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The Scriptural Mandate to Counsel
By: Dr. W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie
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The Problem of Anger
By:Dr. W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie Anger has become so commonplace in our world that we have fallen prey to the idea that it is a normal, even useful, condition. We have slowly shaped its definition into something more palatable and acceptable, while ignoring its seductive and controlling capacities. Regrettably, like many other elements of the world,…
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Husband the High Calling of God
By: W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie, Ph.D. After decades of “wise” instruction from the likes of Sigmund Freud, Hugh Hefner, and Dr. Phil, we men should have ourselves, and our relationships, figured out. But for all of their theories and speculations, the world’s authority comes down to one basic belief: Focus on the self matters more than…
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My Unexpected New Heart
BCI is pleased to announce the long anticipated release of Dr. Ab’s newest book… “Just as He demonstrated countless times throughout Scripture, God was about to utilize the challenge of a physical need to bring about spiritual transformation. Only a few weeks into the process it became abundantly clear, that while I awaited a new…
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Are Psychology and Psychology Scientific?
W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie, Ph.D. 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 illness…
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The Danger of Relying on Emotions…
By: Pastor Larry Creamer & Dr. Ab Abercrombie In a recent seminar entitled, “The Dangers of Relying on Our Emotions,” two questions were posed to the group before the instruction began: “What was the emotion you experienced most strongly today” and “What emotion do you struggle with the most on a day-to-day basis?” Take…
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Lord Teach Us To Pray
By: Dr. W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie The spiritual discipline of prayer is a wonderful and unique aspect of the Christian life in that, we are afforded access to the Throne of God. We have the scriptural mandate to pray. But more than that, we have the privilege of communicating with our Heavenly Father in a way…
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The Impact of Biblical Counseling
Valley Baptist Church Biblical counseling is having a significant impact toward fulfilling our purpose of “Preparing People to Meet Jesus” here at Valley Baptist Church. This is taking place on three distinct levels. First, we now have about 16 people who either have completed or are working toward certification in biblical counseling in a congregation…
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Repentance and Forgiveness in the Family
Dr. Ab Abercrombie Actions and behaviors are damaging. Things said and done between people often provoke emotions that are hurtful, even destructive, over time. Often, it is the root of bitterness and unforgiveness that lies at the core of unresolved issues and without attention, can deceive and destroy the peace of our relationships. Unforgiveness undermines:…
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Relief in the Midst of Remedy
By: Pastor Larry Creamer I recently spoke at the Lawrence Christian Fellowship on the Lawrence University campus in Appleton, Wisconsin. The students in the fellowship have a theme of service this year and gave me the assignment of speaking from Exodus 16. The chapter gives the account of the Israelites a month and a half…
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Ethics in Ministry and Counseling
By: Dr. David Penley, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and BCI Faculty Member. The link below will take you to a recent Webinar presented by Dr. Penley on the topic of Ministerial Ethics. It is a presentation relevant to all areas of ministry and specifically to the ministry of biblical counseling….
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Marriage God’s Way: The Husband’s Call
By: Dr. Ab and Karen Abercrombie Excerpt taken from Christian Shrinks Answer ALL Your Questions…(No Couch Required), Xulon Press, 2005 What does the Bible say about the role of the husband in the home? Biblically, the man is called to be the priest of his home. He is directed to love, honor, protect, and lead;…
