Baylight Counseling

05/20/2026

An important operational update from Joshua Waulk, Executive Director at Baylight Counseling.

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05/12/2026

05/11/2026

“When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd and had **compassion** on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things.” Mark 6:34, CSB

Greek: σπλαγχνίζομαι splanchnizomai. Have pity; sympathy; compassion.

As we reflect on our first full year at the Calvary Compassion Center, our thoughts turn to this important word used to describe Jesus here in the gospel of Mark.

As is always the case, Jesus sets the agenda. And, the agenda is not to simply “feel” something admirable about the crowds, only to walk away in the end, leaving them destitute.

Instead, Jesus allowed that his sense of compassion for the crowds would lead him to take action toward them. In this case, that action was to teach them “many things,” as he could see that they were like “sheep without a shepherd” (Nm. 26:16-17).

At Baylight, our desire is to walk in that same compassion of Christ, and to share it with those who come seeking biblical soul care for the “trials of various kinds” they now face (Jm. 1:2-4).

If you’re considering counseling, we encourage you to take that most important step, and schedule with us today.

Likewise, if you’d like to play an important part in the provision of *compassionate* biblical counseling in our community by becoming a sponsor and ministry partner in our work, click on the link in our bio where you can securely send your generous donation today. Every dollar matters, because every person matters.

Baylight Counseling: Lives transformed by minds renewed.

05/10/2026

Sometimes, the biblical counseling movement can tend toward the errors that are addressed in the post shared below. At Baylight, we endeavor to not sacrifice God’s law in favor of his gospel, or confuse that same gospel message with legal commands. The Protestant Reformation heritage teaches us to hold both in distinction. God’s law shows us that we are indeed sinners, that we are in need of Christ as Savior, and teaches us how to live. The gospel provides for us all that the law demands. Finally, the fruit of our salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone is never the root of our assurance, but does comfort our hearts as we learn to “walk as Jesus walked” (1 John 2:6). So, in light of the original post, what are you trusting in today—the perfect works of Christ on your behalf, or your own imperfect deeds? The difference is as wide as eternity. Only trust Him.

05/10/2026

Events from within evangelicalism recently necessitate a sharing of this very important article from The Heidelblog. There is hope, but hope must be defined according to God’s wisdom, not man’s.

It is being argued in some evangelical quarters that same-s*x attraction (SSA) or homos*xual attraction is "natural" and that it SSA (s*xual desire for someone of the same s*x) is not per se sinful. One writer who defends this view quotes John Cheever who said that every attractive man was like "a l...

05/08/2026

At Baylight, we’re all about building biblically-grounded marital relationships for the glory of God and the joy of his people. That means we place a high value on things like honesty and transparency. Which is why Josh is really confused about Christy’s reluctance to divulge to him the candy stash in her office drawer—one that includes jelly beans. Don’t worry, Christy—he left a few in the bag for you! Have a great weekend, everyone! 🍭

05/05/2026

It’s ok to not be ok. And it’s more than ok to take care of yourself when you’re not. Thanks for the reminder, Victor.

05/04/2026

How does 11,000 total sessions provided from May 2013 — May 2026 hit you? What about 1,544 total counseling sessions in our first year at the .us Compassion Center? We are thankful, and we can’t wait to see what comes next! 🔊

04/13/2026

What an honor to have Baylight named among these other wonderful biblical counseling ministries. Thank you, , and thank you for your team’s work ! (Not seen in the screenshot due to formatting is Bridgehaven Counseling Associates!)