Resources
Counseling Topics
Matthew 6:14-15
Romans 12:14-21
1 Corinthians 13:5
Ephesians 4:31-32
Hebrews 12:14-15
1 Peter 2:19-23
Anger
Matthew 5:22
Ephesians 4:26,31
Colossians 3:8
Evil Planning
Isaiah 59:4-7
Matthew 27:23
John 12:10
Bitterness
Hebrews 12:15
James 3:14
Proverbs 23:17-18
1 Corinthians 13:4
Galatians 5:24-26
1 John 4:20
Hatred
Leviticus 19:17
Proverbs 10:12
1 Corinthians 5:8
1 Peter 2:1
1 John 2:9
Envy
Psalm 37:1
Proverbs 3:31
Mathew 27:18
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.
Books
Anger
Anger and Stress Management God’s Way
by Wayne Mack (Calvary Press)
If You Bite & Devour One Another
by Alexander Strauch
Uprooting Anger – Biblical Help for a Common Problem
by Robert Jones (P&R Publishers)
Addictions
Addictions: Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope…
by Edward Welch (P&R Publishers)
Assurance of Salvation
Saved With out A Doubt: How to Be Sure of Your Salvation
by John MacArthur
Change
I Really Want to Change…So, Help Me God
by James MacDonald (Moody Press)
Chemical Imbalance/Medication
Blame It On The Brain? Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances…
by Ed Welch (P&R Publishers)
Children/Parenting
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens
by Paul David Tripp (P&R Publishers)
Getting a Grip The Heart of Anger for Teens
by Lou Priolo (Calvary Press)
Shepherding a Child’s Heart
by Tedd Tripp (Shepherd Press)
The Heart of Anger
by Lou Priolo (Calvary Press)
Communication
War of Words
by Paul Tripp (P&R Publishers)
Conflict
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
by Ken Sande (Baker Books, Updated ed. 2003)
Resolving Everyday Conflict
by Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson
Counseling (General)
Competent to Counsel
by Jay Adams
A Theology of Christian Counseling
by Jay Adams
The Christian Counselor’s Manual
by Jay Adams
Totally Sufficient
by Ed Hindson and Howard Eyrich
True Spirituality
by Francis Schaeffer
Trusting God
by Jerry Bridges
Those Ugly Emotions
by Ken Campbell
God is There in Tough Times
by Ed Hindson
The Practice of Godliness
by Jerry Bridges
The Pursuit of Holiness
by Jerry Bridges
Biblical Directionism
by Dennis Frey
Curing the Heart
by William Hines and Howard Eyrich
Leaving Yesterday Behind
by William Hines
The Walk of Repentance
by Steve Gallagher
Decision Making
Step by Step: Divine Guidance for Ordinary Christians
by James Petty (P&R Publishers)
Depression
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness
by Edward Welch
Discipleship
Self-Confrontation
by John Broger (Biblical Counseling Foundation)
Side by Side
by Edward T. Welch
Eating Disorders
Love to Eat, Hate to Eat: Breaking the Bondage of Destructive Eating Habits
by Elyse Fitzpatrick (Harvest House)
Fear
Fear Factor (14 Lesson Bible Study)
by Wayne Mack – Hensley Publishers
Mindscape: What to Think About Instead of Worrying
by Timothy Z. Witmer
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming A Woman of Faith…
by Elyse Fitzpatrick (Harvest House)
Running Scared
by Edward T. Welch
When I Am Afraid
by Edward T. Welch
When People Are Big, God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure…
by Edward Welch – P&R Publishers
Forgiveness
Choosing Forgiveness
by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
From Forgiven to Forgiving
by Jay Adams
Putting Your Past in Its Place: Moving Forward in Freedom and Forgiveness
by Stephen Viars
The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness
by John MacArthur
Holiness
The Disciple of Grace: God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness
by Jerry Bridges (NavPress)
Idolatry
Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone
by Elyse Fitzpatrick (P&R Publishers)
Marriage
Strengthening Your Marriage
by Wayne Mack (P&R Publsihers)
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective
by Martha Peace (Focus Publishing)
The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective
by Stuart Scott (Focus Publishing)
Men
Disciplines of a Godly Man
by R. Kent Hughes (Good News Publishing)
Sexual Sins
At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry
by Steve Gallagher
Shame
Shame Interrupted
by Edward T. Welch
Suffering
How Long, O Lord?
by D. A. Carson
Only God Can Heal the Wounded Heart
by Ed Bulkley (Harvest House)
Suffering and the Sovereignty of God
by John Piper and Justin Taylor
Trusting God Even When Life Hurts
by Jerry Bridges (NavPress)
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
by Timothy Keller
Topical Reference Guide
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling
by John Kruis (Baker Books)
Women
Lies Women Believe and the Truths that Sets Them Free
by Nancy Leigh DeMoss (Moody Publishers)
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.
Referrals
Conflict
Peacemaker Ministries
P.O. Box 81130, Billings, Montana 59108
(406) 256-1583
www.peacemaker.net
Counseling Referrals
Focus on the Family
Ask for counseling network referrals.
(800) A FAMILY
www.family.org
Discipleship
Biblical Counseling Foundation
(877) 933-9333
www.bcfministries.org
Crisis Pregnancy
Care Net
(703) 554-8734
www.care-net.org
Today’s Choice
(973) 440-9974
www.todayschoice.org
Sexual Sins
Pure Life Ministries
(800) 635-1866
www.purelifeministries.org
Setting Captives Free
www.settingcaptivesfree.com
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.
Seminars
We are so humbled that God would so graciously use us in the service of His Kingdom. Serving the body of Christ through the teaching of His Word is our great joy.
Attend a Seminar
If you are interested in attending a seminar, please go to our home page and view the news and events section for upcoming seminars.
Host a Seminar
If you would like to host a seminar in your church, please email us at info@jameslongjr.com or call the office at (908) 453-2114.
Order Past Seminars
If you are interested in ordering past seminars on CD, please email us at info@jameslongjr.com or call the office at (908) 453-2114.
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.
Media
Nehemiah Deals with Internal Conflict
Nehemiah 5
Nail Firmly Driven
Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
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Principles from the 8th Commandment
Passage: Exodus 20:15
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Dealing with Guilt
Psalm 51
Dealing with Disillusionment
Psalm 73
I Don’t Get It
Psalm 73
Restored by the King: A Story of Amazing Grace to the Undeserving
2 Samuel 9:1-13
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No Condemnation
Romans 8:1
Amazed By Grace
Psalm 103
Luke 2:22-38
Stay Awake – A Call to Perpetual Preparedness
Mark 13
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Elements of Christian Joy
Philippians 1:1-11
No Neutrality
Luke 4
Conquering Distracted Worship
Haggai 1:1-2:23
Dedicated Life of Worship
Nehemiah 12
Prone To Wander
Nehemiah 9-10
Getting To Know God
Psalm 19
Treasuring, Trusting, and Testifying of Christ
2 Corinthians 4
Repentance – Turning Your Back to God
2 Corinthians 7:8-12
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Being and Becoming: God’s Life Changing Work in Us
Acts 2:42-47
Church Matters: Worship
Ephesians 1
But God
Ephesians 2:1-10
The Great Divorce
Luke 16
Truly Seeing Is Truly Believing
Luke 18
Longing To See Jesus
Luke 2
The Display of Christ’s Glory
Mark 9:1-13
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The Visit of the Wise Men
Matthew 2
Worship the King
Matthew 2:1-12
The Humility of Christ
Philippians 2:5-11
Getting Into the Christmas Spirit
Philippians 4:11-13
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The Groaning of the Comforter
Romans 8:26-27
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
Luke 22
God is for Us
Romans 8
Living Out God’s Order
1 Timothy 2:8-15
Ministry of Mercy
2 Corinthians 5
Compelled by Love
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Fellowship: Embracing Grace and Extending Grace
Acts 2:42-47
Church Matters: Discipleship
Ephesians 4
A Faith That Loves
James 1:19-2:13
A Faith That Speaks Godly
James 3
By His Grace and For His Glory
Matthew 10
When God Seems Distant: Dealing with Life’s Afflictions
Psalm 13
Joy and Hope Through Fiery Trial
1 Peter 1
His Face Was Like The Face of an Angel
Acts 6:1-8:3
A Faith That is Tested
James 1:1-17
A Faith That is Patient in Suffering
James 5
Patience in Suffering
James 5:1-12
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Certainty and Comfort in the Midst of Life’s Adversitites
Romans 8:28-30
Present Suffering, Future Hope
Romans 8
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.
Web Links
Back to the Bible
Back to the Bible is a worldwide ministry dedicated to leading people into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ.
www.backtothebible.org
Bible Gateway
The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online — all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference.
www.biblegateway.com
Biblical Counseling Coalition
The BCC exists to multiply the ministry of the biblical counseling movement by strengthening churches, para-church organizations, and educational institutions through promoting unity and excellence in biblical counseling.
www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org
Crosswalk
Devotionals, Christian Music, Family and Christian News
www.crosswalk.com
Discerning Reader
Discerning Reader is a site dedicated to promoting good books–books that bring honor to God. At the same time, we hope to help Christians avoid being unduly influenced by books and teachers that are not honoring to God.
www.discerningreader.com
God-centered resources from the ministry of John Piper
Grace To You
John MacArthur – Unleashing God’s truth one verse at a time.
www.gty.org
Ligonier
Helping people grow in their knowledge of God and His holiness. www.ligonier.org
Refnet
Refnet is an outreach of Ligonier Ministries. It is a 24 hour internet radio station committed to the historic Christian faith.
refnet.fm
Rick Thomas
Rick’s mission is to help people by providing practical tools and ongoing training for more effective living. Rick’s passion to share the life-changing message of the Gospel was born out of a broken heart, restored by God and redeemed for His fame.
rickthomas.net
The Gospel Coalition
We are a fellowship of evangelical churches in the Reformed tradition deeply committed to renewing our faith in the gospel of Christ and to reforming our ministry practices to conform fully to the Scriptures.
www.thegospelcoalition.org
Together for the Gospel
Together for the Gospel are convinced that such a recovery of the Gospel will be evident in the form of faithful Gospel Churches, each bearing faithful witness to the glory of God and the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
www.t4g.org
Truth For Life
Where the learning is for living.
www.truthforlife.org
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.
