When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that ...

Topics:	Character, Christian life, Development, Experiencing God, Humility, Preaching, Spiritual growth
Filters:	Christian education, Evangelism, Pastor, Preaching
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

Short-term counseling is one of the most effective ways to help people, provided we keep a few things in mind.

Assess the Situation
Determine whether the person needs short-term or long-term counseling by asking yourself the following questions. If you answer yes, the person needs long-term care:

• Is there an on-going family or personal conflict in this person's life? Is there a repeated pattern ...

Topics:	Counseling, Crisis, Forgiveness, Marriage, Pastoral care, Restoration, Support groups, Transformation
Filters:	Caregiving, Counseling, Counseling, Divorce care, Pastor, Pastoral care, Shepherd, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	1 Corinthians 2:10-13
Date Added:	August 01, 2007