Sexual abuse. Schizophrenia. Anorexia. Porn. Postpartum depression.
Paralyzing fear. Bipolar disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dissociative identity disorder. Addiction. Adultery. Homosexuality.
Soberingly, the list goes on.
Counseling the Hard Cases: True Stories Illustrating the Sufficiency of God's Resources in Scripture,
edited by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert, offers refreshing hope. From
beginning to end, the contributors share real-life stories showing how
the truths of Scripture can be unleashed to bring help, hope, and
healing into the lives of those battling some of the most difficult
psychiatric diagnoses.
When facing the messiest issues, does God's Word contain adequate
resources for hope and change? Is it sufficient for the hard stuff, too?
The testimony of story after story in Counseling the Hard Cases shouts a resounding yes.
I corresponded with Lambert and Scott, professors of biblical
counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville,
about their book, misunderstandings related to counseling, practical
advice for ministering to those enslaved by various sins, and more. Continue at Matt Smethurst
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