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Should Christians see a psychologist or counseling professional when struggling with depression or other mental health issues? A potential concern is the differences in worldview, especially the underlying assumptions about the nature of humanity. Dr. Ken Boa encourages discernment and caution, while not “throwing out the baby with the bath water.” We can glean real insights from the field of psychology, he argues. However, when seeking the advice of a counselor, finding one with a Christian worldview is best, if at all possible.
Ken recently discussed this matter with Dr. William Campbell on Beyond Words Radio. In the interview (now available as a downloadable podcast), Ken discusses his studies on points of overlap between well-known theologians and psychologists—the topic of his dissertation at Oxford University. That dissertation is available in book form as Augustine to Freud: What Theologians and Psychologists Tell Us About Human Nature (and Why It Matters).
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These are the last recorded statements of Jesus Christ before His death on the cross. Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34) When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and
Mortality and the purpose of life are prominent themes in Thomas Cole’s paintings. Through his paintings, he vividly brings out the human dilemma of mortality, a dilemma we ourselves must wrestle with. Given the inevitability of death, what are we to do with our days? We can try to stave
In the article below, Dr. Boa synthesizes material from several teaching sessions from his series Biblical Principles for Marriage and from portions of his spiritual formation text Conformed to His Image (primarily from chapter 18, “Holistic Spirituality”). Dr. Boa focuses on agape love as one of the five forms of loves (based on the different Greek words). After reviewing all forms, he gives reasons for why agape is the greatest.
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