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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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Training a Child’s Heart for God
By: Karen M. Abercrombie, M.S. King Solomon wrote: “Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward” (Psa. 127:3). Training a Child’s Heart for God This is one of my most cherished verses, which is somewhat of an anomaly, since my beloved child was adopted and was not…
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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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The Theology of Experience: The Deceptive Support of Psychiatric Medications
By: Dr. W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie In a recent blog on the CCEF website, faculty member and author Dr. Ed Welch asks an important question for all biblical counselors: “Can We Be Positive About Psychiatric Medications?” (Welch, 2012). In answering this critical question, one would assume the author’s first reference would be Scripture. Regrettably it is…
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Psychotropic Medications: In Search of a Biblical Context
By: W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie, Ph.D. In recent weeks, two articles appearing on the Internet have caused great stir in the biblical counseling community, and in the Body of Christ at large. There has been much debate through the years regarding psychology, psychiatry, and medication, as they relate to and interface with biblical truth. These latest…
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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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Marriage God’s Way: The Wife’s Call
By: Dr. Ab and Karen Abercrombie Excerpt taken from: CHRISTIAN SHRINKS Answer ALL Your Questions…(No Couch Required), Xulon Press, 2005. THE WOMAN’S CALL What does the Bible say about the wife’s role in the marriage and home? God’s Word tells us that the wife is indeed unique, created in a manner unlike any other creature. …
