Posts by Kerry Skinner
What Is My Problem?
“What is my problem? Why can’t I change to be better? I need help! If I could just find out what the issue is, then I would know what to do to get better!” Ever had these questions and thoughts? All of us need a refresher on this subject. In fact, this article is essential reading…
Read MoreTwo Kinds of Patience
There are two basic kinds of patience, active and inactive patience. Inactive patience simply waits on things to happen. Inactive patience thinks, “Well I hope it all works out.” It is like a prisoner waiting out time in a jail cell. “I’m not going to try to escape. I’m not going to try to redeem…
Read MoreMarriage Unity
Marriage unity is desired by every newly married couple. Sometimes a few months or years later, a couple discovers they are not in as much agreement as when they were first married. A married couple told me this story. I will call him Brad and her Sally. The decision to yield their lives to the Lord…
Read MoreWhat is My Problem?
What is my problem? I hear this question asked over and over by sincere people looking for solutions to difficulties in life. Most often the issue is about overcoming anxiety, stress, and frustration. Let’s first set the context by considering this passage from Proverbs: Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord…
Read MoreWe Need You!
Needed Whether You Believe It Or Not Maybe you don’t feel needed, but we need you! Christians are a part of the body of Christ–His church! If you are a part of Christ then there are believers who really do need you! Our culture has taught us to be independent. Many who are experiencing success…
Read MoreBiblical Counseling Distinctives
What makes Biblical counseling distinct? Is it because a Christian is the one providing the counseling? Or maybe it is defined by the Biblical truth from God’s Word. Let’s look into the distinctives are learn. There are several instances when the approach of a biblical counselor and a humanist would be the same. Personnel selection is an…
Read MoreThe Beginning of Marriage
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 “I want to be a better partner.” You say this, thinking back over a multitude of incidents that make up the history of your family. Some of them were funny when they happened;…
Read MoreFour Counseling Factors
The four counseling factors are essential when helping others. Dealing with individuals and their needs is more a matter of getting across a message than following a single established method. Each person will follow his own distinctive way and use his own choice of words. Many times it is like kneading dough. It takes effort…
Read MoreScholarship Fund for Students in Training
Consider Giving to a Student Scholarship Fund Make Your Tax-Deductible Gift to: Hampton, First Baptist Church Attention: Lisa Hardin 85 McDonough Street Hampton, GA 30228 **Make Notation on Check For Think LifeChange Students Need Support for Training in Biblical Counseling Many believers, from members of a church to trained pastors and counselors, seek a way in…
Read MoreMaintaining Good Communication in Marriage
The secret of good communication in marriage lies in two people applying the principle embodied in this verse: And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. Luke 6:31 Here is a workable formula. And amazingly, it is easier to carry out than to try to figure out…
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