May 31, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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He was in every one of my high school gym classes. He was on every athletic team I ever played on. Whether basketball, soccer, football, or baseball, he was there. Most of the time, he possessed exceptional athletic abilities. But … Continue reading
May 30, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Believers in Jesus Christ are called to live like soldiers, strengthened by grace as members of God’s army—involved in the lives of other soldiers in God’s battalion. That was the emphasis in yesterday’s post, as we began to consider the … Continue reading
May 29, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Having a son in the U.S. Army has made me a bit more alert to the “soldier” analogy in Scripture. One passage in particular is Paul’s admonition to Timothy, his son in the faith. “You therefore, my son, be strong … Continue reading
May 28, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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On this day of remembrance—without neglecting to thank God for the men and women who have given their lives to purchase our earthly freedom—let us consciously turn our attention to God who has freed us from our sin through Jesus … Continue reading
May 26, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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O God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, We hope in thy Word. There we see thee, not on a fearful throne of judgment, but on a throne of grace waiting to be gracious and exalted in mercy. There we hear … Continue reading
May 25, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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One of the mantras here at Counseling One Another is “counseling is a targeted form of discipleship.” It’s a truism that, frankly, I seek to find multitude different ways of saying through this blog. However, today I’ve decided to simply … Continue reading
May 24, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Crucifixion was a form of the death penalty used by the Romans in Jesus’ day. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia records the history and development of the cross as a form of punishment. The solitary cross as a form of … Continue reading
May 23, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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I’ve been meditating on the goodness of God toward me in Christ Jesus, His infinite love and patience, and the well-spring of His grace that transcends my ability to merit an ounce—even if given 10,000 lives to try. As a … Continue reading
May 22, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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It is time for Christians to regain a biblical understanding of the important role that an assembly of believers should have in their lives. The sooner we learn that we are not called to be consumers on the hunt for … Continue reading
May 21, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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It’s been silent here at the blog for a couple days because I’ve been immersed in the 9Marks Weekender at Capital Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. For several years, I have wanted to attend this four-day event, but made … Continue reading
