Maintaining Good Marital Communication

By Kerry Skinner / February 12, 2018 / Comments Off on Maintaining Good Marital Communication

The secret of good marital 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…

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Spiritual Inventory #3—The Struggle with Self

By Kerry Skinner / January 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Spiritual Inventory #3—The Struggle with Self

Do you struggle with self? The answer for us all? Yes! Over the past years God has spoken strongly to me about a matter in which everyone (including me!) has a struggle at some time(s) in their life. Some struggle more than others in this area of life. What is it? SELFISH AMBITION! While reading…

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Spiritual Inventory #2—Temptations Trials

By Kerry Skinner / January 8, 2018 / Comments Off on Spiritual Inventory #2—Temptations Trials

Temptation is one of the great trials of life. Taking spiritual inventory of this issue is absolutely imperative! Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by…

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It’s Time for A Spiritual Inventory! (part 1)

By Kerry Skinner / January 1, 2018 / Comments Off on It’s Time for A Spiritual Inventory! (part 1)

A new year calls for a spiritual inventory! When was the last time you had a spiritual checkup? Maybe this week, or has it been a month or more? A spiritual checkup allows you opportunity to check your relationship with God. Need improvements? There is no better time to begin the process than right now.…

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The Counselor’s Preparation

By Kerry Skinner / September 4, 2017 / Comments Off on The Counselor’s Preparation

Whether you consider yourself a counselor or not, you still function as a counselor with your friends. Christians can be used by God to share His Word with anyone who is hurting. But, just how do you prepare yourself when someone needs your personal help? Since you do not know when God will bring a…

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Can I Be A Biblical Counselor?

By Kerry Skinner / August 28, 2017 / Comments Off on Can I Be A Biblical Counselor?

Many ask the question, “Can I be a biblical counselor?” Why do we need more biblical counselors in our day? The need is great for people to hear the positive message through biblical counseling that can change lives, restore families, and build relationships. Whether you are in your twenties or in your senior years, there…

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Amazing Testimony of A Gentle Spirit!

By Kerry Skinner / May 22, 2017 / Comments Off on Amazing Testimony of A Gentle Spirit!

This amazing testimony gives evidence of a truly gentle spirit. May this warm your heart as you read! Dr. Henry Brandt and I were asked to be consultants for an organization that Chuck Colson began called Prison Fellowship. One of the prisons that we consulted was in Houston, Texas. The leaders asked us to train their…

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Think LifeChange Institute of Biblical Counseling Begins!

By Kerry Skinner / March 20, 2017 / Comments Off on Think LifeChange Institute of Biblical Counseling Begins!

First Residency Training: May 1-5, 2017 Where: Northway Church of The Woodlands, Texas To register: Send an email to [email protected] and request information for registration. See costs below. Our Uniqueness: We train and prepare Christians to begin a ministry career in biblical counseling! About Us Think LifeChange Institute for Biblical Counseling is founded upon the works…

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Christmas Carols for the Disturbed

By Kerry Skinner / December 19, 2016 / Comments Off on Christmas Carols for the Disturbed

Christmas carols for the disturbed–all of us need a little humor during this season. Dr. Brandt used to say to me, “The first serious encounter I had with a disturbed person was with myself!” Of course, not only did Dr. Brandt have some problems, every one of us has problems. The Scripture states, “A merry heart does…

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Thirteen Laws of Parenting

By Kerry Skinner / February 22, 2016 / Comments Off on Thirteen Laws of Parenting

The thirteen laws of parenting and the Bible can be compared with the idea that just as an airplane must obey the physical laws of gravity and aerodynamics that govern the physical universe in order to fly safely, so can you as a parent come to understand thirteen laws of parenting that are principles in the Bible concerning parenthood. When applied,…

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