December 31, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Irreversible decisions are the hardest to live with. You know you’ve done wrong, but it is too late to undo it. Now you must live with the consequences, whatever they may be. But how? Do you beat yourself up forever? … Continue reading
December 30, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Since Counseling One Another was launched this past June we have been blessed exceedingly by the interest and feedback from you—our readers. We are thankful to the Lord for your encouragement. If you are new to the blog then you … Continue reading
December 29, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Depression is debilitating. It is a crippling state that leaves you unwilling to function normally and, sometimes, not even caring that it is so. You may feel sad. You may feel angry. You may not feel at all. You may … Continue reading
December 28, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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How do you pray when you don’t know what to say? How do you pray when you have lost your Godward perspective, when your hope has been stolen, when you have no joy? How do you pray when you are … Continue reading
December 27, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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When the Bible speaks of good works in relation to salvation it does so in both a positive and negative manner. Positively, good works are the manifestation of the presence of the indwelling Spirit of God as He produces the … Continue reading
December 26, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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A couple months ago I posted five consecutive articles on a theology of guidance, which included 5 criteria to apply when discerning the will of God: the Word, prayer, providential circumstances, Scripture-informed conscience, and counsel from others . Later, someone … Continue reading
December 24, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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THOU GOD OF ALL GRACE, Thou hast given me a Saviour, produce in me a faith to live by him, to make him all my desire, all my hope, all my glory. May I enter him as my refuge, build … Continue reading
December 23, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Calling is a beautiful word. It speaks of God’s gracious urging of sinners to turn from their wicked ways and return to Him, the “Shepherd and Guardian” of their souls (1 Pet 2:25). It is both common and effectual. The … Continue reading
December 22, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Mercy is God withholding the just punishment of sin from those who deserve it. While grace lavishes on; mercy puts off, or holds back. God’s mercy is propelled into motion by His love: “But God, being rich in mercy, because … Continue reading
December 21, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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[This letter comes from a female reader of this blog who wishes to remain anonymous.] Hello Paul, Your audio sermon “Bitter Root, Rotten Fruit” struck a chord with me tonight. I’ve been earnestly praying to deal with my bitter root … Continue reading
