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“Do you wish to get well?”
ByAb Abercrombie September 18, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie As a biblical counselor, I sometimes encounter counselees who seem immobilized. They appear simply unable or unwilling to move forward, languishing in despair, relational struggle, and sin. Even when seeming to understand Scripture and claiming conviction, they remain unchanged. In one such occasion I was helping Ron, a professing believer, evaluate his…

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Marital Abandonment
ByAb Abercrombie August 29, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie Don had been married thirty years to the wife of his youth. Together they raised three children, built two careers, and seemed headed for late-life contentment. Suddenly Don’s wife announced, “I don’t love you. This marriage has been a mistake from the beginning. I want a divorce.” Janice had been married 19…

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Counseling Unbelievers…
ByAb Abercrombie August 8, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie The Bible is fully sufficient for the counseling task and superior to any method the world has to offer…for believers. But is the same claim applicable to unbelievers? Many in the biblical counseling field think not. For example, Jay Adams and many within the Nouthetic arena contend that unbelievers require “pre-counseling evangelism” before biblical…

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The Wall Is Broken Down: Homosexuality and the Church
ByAb Abercrombie June 21, 2013December 11, 2025

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is in crisis and the enemy is gaining force. The biblical foundation of our faith has been ruptured by a secular assault, the likes of which, we have not seen. And while victory is assured and even the “gates of Hades” will not overpower Christ’s Church (Matt 16:18);…

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A Bitter Heart: The Newest Psychiatric Disorder
ByAb Abercrombie June 12, 2013December 11, 2025

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has once again provided explanation and relief for the ailing psyche. In the newest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Volume V) the APA has introduced a new psychiatric diagnosis sure to bring justification and absolution to everyone who feels he/she has been unfairly wronged: Post-traumatic Embitterment Disorder…

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The Homosexual Gospel: According to Rob Bell
ByAb Abercrombie May 6, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie I think Rob Bell has been eating some bad fruit. As a self-proclaimed spokesman for God and the Christian faith, Bell bears evidence of poor nutrition that has defiled his heart and mind. As Christians we all must be discerning of where we acquire our spiritual food. When God created the Garden…

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Whatever Became of Sin?
ByAb Abercrombie April 25, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie In 1973, the world-renowned psychiatrist Karl Menninger wrote a book entitled: Whatever Became of Sin? In his book the doctor projected the day would come when sin would no longer be an element of the human vernacular. He speculated that the explanation of sin and wrongdoing would be replaced by rationalizations excusing…

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Suicide In The Church Part II: Why Do We Believe What We Believe…
ByAb Abercrombie April 12, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie My first article on suicide in the Church entitled, “A Biblical Response To Mental Illness and Suicide In The Church: What Should We Conclude…” garnered a lot of attention and I am grateful for your response and comments. To say that this is a controversial issue is a great understatement, as readers…

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A Biblical Response to Mental Illness and Suicide: What Should We Conclude…
ByAb Abercrombie April 9, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie Practically everyone in the Christian community has been affected by the suicide of Rick Warren’s son Matthew. The Body grieves with this influential pastor and his family as they face the unfathomable process of coping with this unimaginable loss. Matthew’s death has also prompted the Church to examine our views on mental…

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False gods and the Sacrifice of Children
ByMelanie April 4, 2013

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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Biblical Sleight of Hand: The Homosexual Lie
ByAb Abercrombie March 28, 2013December 11, 2025

Dr. Ab Abercrombie A powerful political voice has developed within the ranks of an extremely small minority of citizens. The homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered persons have proven to be a force to be reckoned with. Representing perhaps one to two percent of the population, this group of vocal and determined advocates have found great influence…

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Circumstantial Spirituality
ByAb Abercrombie March 11, 2013December 11, 2025

By W.P. “Ab” Abercrombie, Ph.D. Recently I have noticed a trend in my counseling ministry I refer to as; “circumstantial spirituality.” In other words, many counselees become very spiritual at the time their sins are uncovered, only to return to the secular life when the crisis has passed. These are individuals who seek support because…

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