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Celebrate Recovery x AACC Announcement
American Association of Christian Counselors and Celebrate Recovery Join Forces to Create an All-New Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Coach Program. Apply now for the full tuition scholarship. As more churches and ministry leaders walk with people facing...
The American Association of Christian Counselors mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Dr. Tim Murphy, who passed away at the age of 73.
The American Association of Christian Counselors mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Dr. Tim Murphy, who passed away at the age of 73. While many knew Dr. Murphy as a former congressman, we knew him as family. As leader of AACC’s Military Division, he was...
Why Spiritual Practices Don’t Automatically Change Us
Most of us have seen it — in the people we serve, and in ourselves. Someone is doing all the right things. Reading Scripture. Praying. Practicing the spiritual disciplines. And yet the deep change they long for stays just out of reach. Theologian Simeon Zahl calls...
Conviction vs. Guilt: How to Tell the Difference (A Biblical Counselor’s Guide)
Conviction vs. Guilt The other day, a client came in expressing sincere concerns and feeling bothered by boundaries she had set with a loved one. “I feel so guilty,” she said. For months we had worked on establishing healthy boundaries and when she finally started...
The Tide Is Turning: A New Generation of Men Is Coming Home
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” Billy Graham New research offers hope that more men are embracing the call of fatherhood, stepping up for their families, and turning their hearts...
A Soul That Glorifies the Lord
My daily Bible reading and study do not follow a yearly plan. I simply read from start to finish, and then begin again—regardless of the time of year or season. This process has removed the pressure of finishing the Bible in a year and helped me finish reading God’s...
Counseling in the Image of God: Why the Imago Dei Matters
The foundation of Christian counseling rests not only on clinical skill but on theological clarity. Genesis 1:26–27 tells us humanity is made in the Imago Dei, the Image of God. This truth is more than doctrine—it is a clinical lens. Every client carries both the...
Exposing the Darkness: How Assessment Can Reveal the Unseen Influences Behind Mental Health Struggle
In counseling, we assess several factors at the beginning of the counseling process and throughout to monitor progress, accurately diagnose, and aid in the treatment of clients. Yet, in recent years, I've begun uncovering some unusually dark factors that many...
AACC Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. James C. Dobson
FOREST, VA (August 21, 2025) — Dr. James C. Dobson, one of the most trusted voices for the family and Christian faith in our generation, went home today to be with the Lord at the age of 89. A gifted psychologist, best-selling author, and broadcaster, Dr. Dobson...
When You’ve Been Spiritually Gaslit: Holding Onto the True Voice of God
Guiding readers back to God’s word in a sea of confusion. by Dr. Natalie Atwell Gaslighting is a popular term these days. There are videos all over social media about this specific word. The term gaslight actually dates back to a 1938 British play called Gas Light,...
Exposing Darkness: Understanding the Roots of Spiritual Abuse
In recent years, the term spiritual abuse has gained popularity. I don't think this is because spiritual abuse is happening more (although that may be the case), but because more people are talking about their experiences. As a counselor, I'm encouraged to see more...
Resurrection Sunday: An Opportunity to Witness
We’re in the Easter season again—one time of year when many people are reminded, perhaps for the first time since last Easter, of an empty tomb outside Jerusalem. At AACC headquarters in Virginia, spring is in the air. Spring is a transitory season that bridges the...