Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 7

Foreword Dr. Deepak Reju 8

Series Introduction 10

Introduction 12

Part 1 A Theological Primer for Biblical Family Counseling

1 God-Dependent Families 23

2 Parenting Like Our Heavenly Father 37

3 Parenting with Grace and Truth 57

Part 2 Practical Training for Biblical Family Counselors: How to Develop 22 Family Counseling Relational Competencies

4 Our Family Counseling GPS for Family Suffering, Sin, and Sanctification 75

5 Infusing HOPE in the Midst of Hurt: Resurrection-Focused Family Counseling 95

6 Building a Bridge of Tears: Sustaining in Family Counseling, Part 1 113

7 Connecting Families through Christ's Comfort: Sustaining in Family Counseling, Part 2 127

8 Gospel Hope for Family Hurt: Healing in Family Counseling, Part 1 145

9 From Surviving to Thriving: Healing in Family Counseling, Part 2 163

10 Care-Fronting Family Sin: Reconciling in Family Counseling, Part 1 181

11 Forgiveness from the Father and from the Family: Reconciling in Family Counseling, Part 2 201

12 Family Wisdom and Strength from Christ: Guiding in Family Counseling, Part 1 219

13 Family Progressive Sanctification: Guiding in Family Counseling, Part 2 235

Gospel-Centered Family Counseling Commencement: Family Counseling Prayer and Praise 255

Notes 259

Resources for Family Life and Family Counseling 260