Is My Loved One Sinful or Sick? A Biblical Response to Modern Diagnoses by David M. Tyler, PhD Nearly all marriage and family problems are the result of someone’s sinful behavior and attitude. Sadly, in today’s culture there has been a major shift in how people view these struggles. More and more, what the Bible clearly calls sin is being described as a sickness or disorder. This confusion, often referred to as the debate of sin vs sickness, creates serious problems for Christians, because it replaces biblical categories with medical or psychological ones.Nearly all marriage and family problems are the [...]

“When Grief Hits Home, Part 4 Learning to Walk Again in Faith” “Grief That Leads to Growth” By David M. Tyler, PhD Biblical Counseling Marriage and Family This post is Part 4 of my When Grief Hits Home series. If you missed Part 1,2, or 3 you can read them here: https://davidtylerbooks.com  Part 1: When Grief Hits Home: A Biblical Path Through Loss Part 2: When Grief Becomes a Habit: A Biblical Warning About Stuck Sorrow Part 3 When the Tears Won’t Stop: A Biblical Way Forward Biblical Grief Counseling: Sanctification Takes Time There is no such thing as instant [...]

“When Grief Hits Home” Part 3 When the Tears Won’t Stop: A Biblical Way Forward Applying 2 Timothy 3:16 to Break Free from Lingering Grief By David M. Tyler, PhD You can read parts 1 and 2 here: https://davidtylerbooks.com Part 1: When Grief Hits Home: A Biblical Path Through Loss Part 2: When Grief Becomes a Habit: A Biblical Warning About Stuck Sorrow Biblical Counseling Marriage & Family Blog A Four-Part Framework for Biblical Change Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.” These [...]

“When Grief Hits Home” Part 2 “How Long Will You Grieve?” Habitual Grief (1 Samuel 16:1) Biblical Steps to Move Forward When Grief Takes Over By David M. Tyler, PhDIf you missed Part 1, you can read it here: https://bit.ly/3FKooU9 Let’s Talk Honestly, Grief Can Become Sinful Grief isn’t a sin. It’s normal. Even Jesus wept. But habitual grief is a sin. It’s when grief takes over, when it becomes a way of life and keeps us from doing what God has called us to do, that’s a problem. That’s when grief crosses a line and becomes sinful. This is where [...]

When Grief Hits Home: Part 1 A Biblical Path Through Loss How God’s Word Leads You Through Sorrow with Truth and Hope  By David M. Tyler, PhDThis post is Part 1 of my “When Grief Hits Home” series. If Jesus Wept, So Can You Grief is a painful reality in a fallen world. Whether it’s the loss of a spouse, a child, or a dear friend, the weight of sorrow can feel overwhelming. But there is hope, and it’s not found in temporary relief or empty clichés. It’s found in Christ. Biblical grief counseling offers more than comfort; it points us [...]

ADD ADHD: Raising Happy, Godly Kids This blog article is not about child psychology. It is not like the pragmatic approaches to parenting a child labeled ADHD. I am not proposing a new method.  Instead, my goal is to present the principles of biblical parenting as it pertains to the behaviors associated with the label ADHD.  I am convinced that if Christian parents understand, apply the simple principles set forth in Scripture they can bring their children up in a way that honors Christ. This is not to imply that parents with children labeled with ADHD are bad parents.  It [...]

Grief: A Visitor In Every Home  In the little village of Bethany there lived an unmarried man named Lazarus, and his sisters, Mary and Martha. This happy family loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Sadly, “man is born to trouble” illness comes, and grief is a regular visitor to every home. We read that Lazarus is mortally sick.  His sister’s first thought is to send a message to Jesus. A word from their dear Friend would restore their brother to health.  Upon hearing of Lazarus’ condition Jesus sends back a comforting answer, “This sickness is not unto death.” However, poor Lazarus [...]

Self-Esteem, Self-Love, and Self-Image Some of the most popular themes in psychology are self-image, self-esteem, self-worth, and self-love.  The emphasis, regardless of the terminology used by a particular advocate of this movement, is on self. Then said Jesus unto His disciples, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24). Self-Esteem:  A Powerful Influence in the Church Over the past twenty-five years the concept of esteeming oneself has had a powerful influence on the church. Before the 1970’s the subject of self-esteem was almost unheard of in evangelical [...]