Above & Beyond Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling, Deliverance Ministry and Spiritual Warfare
You are a man, and you need counseling. You know it; your friends or family have been bugging you and now you are ready to take the plunge. You want a Christian counselor, and now you need to decide whom to call.
Asking your pastor (if you attend a church) is an easy first step but if you are not a regular attender or are uncomfortable with that, what is the next option?
Men who need spiritual help regain order in their lives do not start out expecting to fail. They normally fall victim to one or more of three main enticements that the world has to offer. What are these lures and how can a Christian man avoid getting caught in these traps? We look at those and offer five keys to victory.
The bible, and particularly the book of Proverbs, warns of the following snares for men: [Read more…]
Are people close to you calling you an angry man? Your wife, girlfriend or family says you need help, but you are not convinced? You contend that if others would quit pushing your buttons you would be fine.
Coming to grips with the reality of an anger problem is difficult for many men. Some recognize the problem in them but do not know what to do next. I want to share one key to getting victory over anger. [Read more…]
In the wake of the scandal at Penn State University, the decision was made to remove the statue of Joe Paterno from its location outside the football stadium. The story and human tragedy is well known and it prompted me to consider the question about my own life: “What is your legacy?” Have you thought about that? Is it important? What do you want to be remembered for? [Read more…]
This is the answer I hear many times during the first counseling appointment when I ask why a client is sitting in front of me. He has been caught using pornography. Sadly, it’s an all too common, particularly when you consider that it is often coming from a man who professes Christ as His Savior.
There are common themes that I’ve found over the years from those who truly recognize that pornography is truly a problem in their life. Those who do not see it as an” issue” are almost impossible to help. [Read more…]