Darryl Burling - Latest Comments

Re: Why Christianity isn’t about what you do

Wilma — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 04:00:57 -0000

Appreciate this article. Thanks so much Darryl. This stood out for me: 'As we work with the Holy Spirit to become conformed to His character, we will enjoy increasing freedom from rules, and from sin.' Not that we will never sin, but thank God for His grace and forgiveness. As Christ would say ...'for My yoke is easy and My burden light.'
Matthew 11:30. Blessings 🙏🏻

Re: Do you have the right purpose for biblical growth?

Apologia New Zealand — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 18:54:54 -0000

Good article Darryl. I think you have it spot on. I would add that the meaning and purpose that we seek in this world emerges naturally from seeking intimate holiness with and thru God. Indeed, we are His and He is ours, and the deep spiritual connection between finite man and the infinite-personal (Schaeffer) brings to those who seek holiness all the blessings and more beside.

Re: 6 ways a focus on your quiet time helps achieve ministry success

Wilma — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:30:17 -0000

Thank you for this article Darryl. I would say our quite times should be like food for the day as to keep us going .... Like oxygen. If we don't have our regular quite times how can we expect to grow in holiness and expect the ministries God has entrusted us to function properly/effectively? We can't be an effective tool to counsel others... We are sinful and we do fail, but we should not use that as an excuse, but rather be even be more so motivated to spend that time with the Lord, as we know He will give us the strength to persevere and overcome .... It starts with ourselves, our hearts, and our commitment to the Word and to God and we should allow Him to change us and grow us, so we can be more effect for Him. Always a work in progress, but we need to press on and excel still more...🙏🏻

Re: What are the private commitments of a Biblical counselor?

Wilma — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:27:22 -0000

All these points are vital, super helpful and excellent.... The 1 point I focused on even more so and what God has revealed to me again is the 'reconciliation' one. The caring one is awesome. The bottom line is practise what you preach and be that light as Christ has called you to be. Thanks Darryl. A God sent article 🙏🏻

Re: Here are the 10 pillars of a counselor’s worldview

Wilma — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:52:29 -0000

Thanks Darryl. I really appreciate these 10 pillars. So much to take in and examine ourselves. The most important for me is KNOW Scripture, study it, KNOW who God is truly, study Him study His attributes, as so many have different believe systems about God ,but when they go to Scripture that's not truly who God is. The right view of God will help with right biblical counselling. If you don't have the right view of God you actually making your own God so to speak which can be idolaltry and that can have major implications in biblical counselling and even in your own personal life. 🙏🏻

Re: How to discern between different counseling approaches

Wilma — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:33:59 -0000

Biblical counselling - God - the Word of God - that's all. You don't need worldly psychology and all their empty lies. They will only give quick fixes that won't last where God and His Word deals with the heart of the issue and everlasting change. Thanks Darryl. Excellent introduction. Loved it. Blessings🙏🏻

Re: How to discern between different counseling approaches

Anita Kleinjan — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:10:07 -0000

Thanks for the reminder that Scripture is authoritative. It is worthy of some deep heart searching to look into our lives what that would look like in the day to day living of obedience to God?

Re: The 3 key commitments you need to defeat spiritual cancer

Darryl Burling — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 21:36:49 -0000

You're welcome!

Re: The 3 key commitments you need to defeat spiritual cancer

Pauline Downing — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 23:28:09 -0000

Thanks again Darryl. This fitted so well with our study in Galatians 6 at church today. Like Paul in v14 the only thing we have to boast in is the cross of Jesus.

Re: Mindfulness Meditation: 3 Reasons Christians need to abstain

Wilma — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:30:39 -0000

Thank you for this article Darryl. ' It was all super helpful.... And slots in perfectly with the biblical counselling... Love this quote 'Mindfulness treats symptoms but Christ treats the cause.' Reminds me of, you can have all in this world and even try to fix all your problems, but without Christ, everything is in vain, as He is the SOURCE OF LIFE. Blessings 🙏🏻

Re: Dump your phone: 10 reasons your paper Bible is better

Daron George — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:16:01 -0000

Great tips! I'm gonna share these tips with my friends. Thanks for sharing

Re: How to resolve guilt for missing your quiet time.

Ken Anema — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 11:12:01 -0000

Your article states: "Enjoying our quiet time and being free from guilt is possible if we genuinely want to grow in holiness."
I would suggest: "Enjoying our quiet time and being free from guilt is possible if we genuinely want to know and love God."

Your article states: "Guilt disappears when the war is not to have a quiet time but to put to death the flesh."
I would suggest: "Guilt disappears when the war is not to have a quiet time but to spend time alone with my heavenly Father."

I want missing time-spent-with-God to be like missing a meal with my family. Instead of running out of time for my painful morning pushups (i.e. another good, but tedious discipline), I want to think of missing my "quiet time" like missing a phone call from a treasured friend.

Here is how I would change your conclusion:
"If we seldom devote time and thought to our relationship with God, then the guilt we feel is not merely that we missed a quiet time. Rather it is that we aren’t as concerned about our relationship with God as we should be, and certainly not as concerned about it as the Lord is.

Re: How to create and maintain a reliable prayer list

Darryl Burling — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:42:59 -0000

Thanks Lisa! You're welcome!

Re: How to create and maintain a reliable prayer list

Lisa Quirin — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:33:09 -0000

This is very helpful to me. And for my ministry of counseling. Thanks Darryl! Hugs to your lovely wife and the girls!

Re: 13 excellent reasons you should write in your Bible

Darryl Burling — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:23:07 -0000

As promised: https://darrylburling.com/2...

Re: 13 excellent reasons you should write in your Bible

Darryl Burling — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:13:59 -0000

Thanks Jesse! Good idea!

Re: 13 excellent reasons you should write in your Bible

Jesse Rebar — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:29:55 -0000

Here is my method if it helps. https://youtu.be/2WPiE7Ky8VQ

Re: 13 excellent reasons you should write in your Bible

Darryl Burling — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:42:08 -0000

Thanks Michael! In my next article I'll give you three different methods as well talk a little about the right tools for the trade. :)

Re: 13 excellent reasons you should write in your Bible

Michael — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:23:18 -0000

Darryl, great article! Would you mind sharing some techniques you use when marking your bible? i.e. What do the different colors mean that you use? What type of things do you write in your bible? etc....

Re: Repentance: The 3 steps you need to complete

Darryl Burling — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:57:46 -0000

Yes, great point! Thank you!

Re: Repentance: The 3 steps you need to complete

William Barrick — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:47:27 -0000

So that we do not think that these 3 steps mean self-reformation, we need to observe and proclaim that we cannot complete them apart from the Holy Spirit's enabling. Galatians 5:16-26

Re: Is “Biblical Spirituality” biblical?

Darryl Burling — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:55:15 -0000

Good questions.

Certainly, there are times when what is labelled a "mental health" issue can be traced to spiritual reasons. That doesn't mean that such things are simple, and we shouldn't take them simplistically. It also means that when it comes to medication, we need to be careful. You are right in that cessation of medication can be dangerous and should be worked through carefully with a physician.

Issues need to be worked through carefully on a case by case basis, and it is unwise to simply drop medication. Often it is possible as the core issues are properly addressed to reduce the medication over time.

If there is something specific I can help with, feel free to get in touch. :)

Re: Is “Biblical Spirituality” biblical?

Darryl Burling — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:50:26 -0000

Hi Dale,

When Paul says that he communicates spiritual things, he is talking about the things of God (i.e. God as revealed in the Old and New Testaments). So our acceptance of these things is then a test of biblical spirituality, and therefore our acceptance of these things (as recorded in the New Testament) is a measure of spirituality. Does that help?

It is possible that there is a fundamental difference in our assumptions. If so, feel free to point it out.

Re: Is “Biblical Spirituality” biblical?

Dale Farrow — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:25:02 -0000

I've seen bible reference to mental health "disorders" being akin to 'Spiritual Disorders", what do the scriptures say? What are your thoughts?
I've seen blogs, chats where people are encouraging others to dump their current medical health regime, ie counselling, serious medications and "find god". Encouraged self medication or cessation could be dangerous to some.

Re: Is “Biblical Spirituality” biblical?

Dale Farrow — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:15:23 -0000

Sorry Darryl , I don't quite understand. The jump (third to last paragraph, sentence "Therefore..." is quite a leap.