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From our latest issue of the Journal of Biblical Counseling. In this article, Liu considers how most people do not list shame as a presenting issue when they enter counseling, but it is often there, hiding under other struggles. She describes three areas of inquiry that can help

From "Three Questions to Help Counselors Identify Shame," an article by Esther Liu from our latest issue of the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Learn more at ccef.org/jbc. "There is an endless variety of standards that people measure themselves by, and it can vary

From "Three Questions to Help Counselors Identify Shame," an article by Esther Liu from our latest issue of the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Learn more at ccef.org/jbc. "Shame compels us to turn inward—we condemn ourselves, we pressure ourselves to be better, we

From "Three Questions to Help Counselors Identify Shame," an article by Esther Liu from our latest issue of the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Learn more at ccef.org/jbc. "Shame thrives in the darkness. As it remains undetected, it remains unaddressed. In God’s

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New Ask the Counselor video with Mike Emlet: "My spouse has OCD and it’s very difficult for me. What do I do?" Find more videos at ccef.org/video. #ccef #biblicalcounseling #counseling #christiancounseling

New Ask the Counselor video with Lauren Whitman: "I’m discouraged by my persistent struggle with sin. How do I find hope?" Find more videos at ccef.org/video. #ccef #biblicalcounseling #counseling #christiancounseling

New Ask the Counselor video with Aaron Sironi: "How do I encourage and help my child who is shy and anxious in social situations?" Find more videos at ccef.org/video. #ccef #biblicalcounseling #counseling #christiancounseling

New Ask the Counselor video with Todd Stryd: "How do I support my parent who suffers from Alzheimer’s?" Find more videos at ccef.org/video. #ccef #biblicalcounseling #counseling #christiancounseling

New blog by Esther Liu: "Why Do You Think You Can Do Better?" Read it at ccef.org/blog. "We have a God who cares, hears, and has promised to complete the good work that he has begun in us. We have a God who isn't standing at a distance waiting for us to do better, but

"Change is hard and slow. We need help and wisdom from outside of ourselves to make progress. It will not be by sheer willpower and determination but by the very Spirit of the living God who will pave a fruitful path forward for us and for those we love." From a blog by Esther

"As we commit to praying for change, we are unsure of how he will answer. What we are sure of is that our prayers will be heard and received by our wise and generous Father and that there is true hope in these stuck places of our lives—not in us, but in him." From a blog by

We know ministry can be heavy, often beyond words. This weight is actually one reason we gather each year for the 2025 CCEF National Conference. Our conference is for people called to care for others, those who carry each other's burdens even when carrying their own. Listen as

The apostle Paul heard the risen Christ. He went through some of the worst of human sufferings. He watched the Spirit on the move around the world, and yet he sometimes wondered how the rickety new church would make it. He proclaimed that ordinary people like ourselves would now

With the matching of our generous donors, that's $443,668 to fund the work of restoring Christto counseling and counseling to the church! Thank you for your generosity, for your prayers, for your encouragement as we seek to faithfully serve the Lord together. And please join us

When we explore the letters of Paul, we get more than systematic theology. These epistles are real letters written by a real man to real people. Listen as Esther Liu talks about this year's conference, where we’ll explore what it means to face the heartaches of life, the joyful

The price is increasing for our 2025 National Conference! Register by end of day June 16 for the lowest rate at ccef.org/2025. Learn more about our general sessions & speakers, available discounts, and in-person and virtual options. We hope you'll join us! #ccef

Do you want to grow in your care for others? Our courses are designed to help any Christian connect the treasures of Scripture to the troubles of life. Registration is now open for the September 2025 term! Register by July 28 for the early registration discount. Learn more at

We’re excited to announce the 2025 Preconference! Each year, our preconference is an opportunity to learn more from CCEF faculty and guest speakers as we dive deeper into topics relevant to ministry and counseling. The preconference will take place in-person in Hershey on October