by David Powlison Newcomers to biblical counseling often experience a sharp-edged uncertainty reflected in questions like the following: “Where should I begin? I am keenly aware of my inability and incompetence. I want to help other people. I want to reflect and communicate Jesus Christ. But the Bible is vast and deep. The particulars of God’s working are as often unclear as clear. People are diverse and perplexing: so many different problems and experiences,