Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love

Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the midst of painful circumstances and difficult trials. In this short book, highly respected biblical counselor and successful author, Ed Welch, offers practical guidance for all Christians—pastors and laypeople alike—who want to develop their "helping skills" when it comes to walking alongside hurting people.

Written out of the conviction that friends are the best helpers, this accessible introduction to biblical counseling will equip believers to share their burdens with one another through gentle words of wisdom and kind acts of love. This book is written for those eager to see God use ordinary relationships and conversations between ordinary Christians to work extraordinary miracles in the lives of his people.

171 pages
Publisher: Crossway
Publication Year: 2015

Part 1: We Are Needy
Chapter 1 - Life Is Hard
Chapter 2 - Our Hearts Are Busy
Chapter 3 - Hard Circumstances Meet Busy Hearts
Chapter 4 - Sin Weighs a Lot
Chapter 5 - Say "Help" to the Lord
Chapter 6 - Say "Help" to Other People
Part 2 - We Are Needed
Chapter 7 - Remember: We Have the Spirit
Chapter 8 - Move toward and Greet One Another
Chapter 9 - Have Thoughtful Conversations
Chapter 10 - See the Good, Enjoy One Another
Chapter 11 - Walk Together, Tell Stories
Chapter 12 - Have Compassion during Trouble
Chapter 13 - Pray during Trouble
Chapter 14 - Be Alert to Satan's Devices
Chapter 15 - Prepare to Talk about Sin
Chapter 16 - Help Fellow Sinners
Chapter 17 - Keep the Story in View
Conclusion: A Community Works Best Side by Side