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Remains of the Day

At the Biblical Living Center, we are regularly amazed by how God brings healing through His Word. Counseling people biblically and witnessing the Lord transform lives is a profound joy and privilege for each of us who serve here.

One of the beautiful dynamics of this ministry is how the truths we share with others are also truths that God uses to counsel and shape our own hearts. In that way, the ministry of biblical counseling becomes two-way—God works in us even as we serve others.

This blog is a space where members of our team occasionally pause to reflect on what God is teaching us—through His Word, through counseling, and through personal devotion and study. These reflections are not drawn from any specific counseling case or story. If you are a counselee, please know we honor your confidentiality. This space is not about your story—it’s a space where we process our own growth and encouragement as those who walk with others.

We pray that the words shared here are a blessing to you and that they point your eyes to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, for His glory.

Brian Alton, Certified Biblical Counselor

Biblical Living Center

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Finding Peace in the Holiday Hustle: Biblical Strategies to Overcome Christmas Anxiety

Anxiety is a common human experience, but the Bible offers profound insights into managing it. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages believers: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” This passage reminds us to bring our concerns to God, trusting in His provision and care during the Christmas season.

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Don’t Worry Darling, I love You, Happy Valentine’s Day

[SPOILER ALERT!!!, PLEASE WATCH THE MOVIE BEFORE YOU READ THIS SO YOU DON’T GET MAD AT ME, IF YOU DON’T’ THAT’S ON YOU]

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Canada Revenue Agency and Porn - Part 3 - Being Made Whole

On our own, we cannot stop sinning. Not just for porn, but for everything. We need Jesus and his Holy spirit to help us and that means we look to Jesus for the solution. Our solutions cannot depend on our strength, and they cannot be man-made solutions. Our solutions need to be Spirit-led and must result in increased worship toward God.

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Canada Revenue Agency and Porn - Part 2 - Taking The Bait

Rather than sex be something that a husband and wife engage in to serve one another as an act of worship, we pervert it. We remove the sexual act from marriage. We use it to worship ourselves by presenting people as objects to be used, and we see sex as a vehicle to get what we need for ourselves. Porn distorts sex in every way.

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Canada Revenue Agency and Porn - Part 1 - The Scam

The pornification of culture is subtle. We can barely tell it’s happening. This phenomenon is doing something terrible to us and we don’t even realize it. From a very young age, children are being groomed to see porn as harmless.

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Vexed and Sullen

Are you feeling vexed and sullen because you can’t have what you want? This is bible-speak for annoyed and angry. How do you resolve those feelings? Do you fight harder to get what you want? Do others get hurt in the crossfire? What would it look like if you submit your desires to the Lord?