September 28, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Matthew Henry gives us the following counsel and then follows it with a way to pray: “Ask God’s forgiveness for your absorption with things that deserve little or no consideration, and your failure to concentrate on subjects that nourish the … Continue reading
September 27, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Another resource page for you… BOOKS/BOOKLETS Abuse: Finding Hope in Christ (John Henderson) Bad Memories (Robert Jones) HELP! I Feel Ashamed (Sue Nicewander) HELP! Someone I Love has been Abused (Jim Newheiser) How to Handle Trouble (Jay Adams) How to … Continue reading
September 26, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Another resource page for you… BOOKS/BOOKLETS Bad Memories: Getting Past your Past (Robert Jones) Bitterness: The Root that Pollutes (Lou Priolo) Choosing Forgiveness (Nancy Leigh DeMoss) Forgiveness: I Just Can’t Forgive Myself (Robert Jones) Forgiving Others (Tim Lane) Freedom and … Continue reading
September 26, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and … Continue reading
September 25, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Continuing my meditations in the book of 1 John, the Holy Spirit focused the eyes of my heart on another important truth about who I am in Christ. By virtue of my union with Christ by faith, I am completely … Continue reading
September 24, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Here’s another resource page for you… BOOKS/BOOKLETS Death in the Home: A Christian Father Responds to Loss (B. M. Palmer) Facing Death with Hope (David Powlison) From Glory to Glory (James Bruce) – my #1 choice for grieving death of … Continue reading
September 21, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Yesterday, at Calvary Theological Seminary, we talked briefly about the importance of “positive irritation” in our Foundations of Biblical Counseling class. Positive irritation is the one-another ministry we carry out for the sake of fellow believers, which aids in spiritual … Continue reading
September 20, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Over the past month, or so, I have been addressing the problem of Pharisaism–the self-righteous attitudes and thinking that every one of us as sinners battle to one degree or another. This blogging emphasis has been sparked by my reading … Continue reading
September 18, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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This past Sunday, in our evening service, we received one of the most God-glorifying, gospel-exalting, grace-dispensing testimonies we have heard in a long time. As one of our members gave God glory, for His ongoing work of grace in the … Continue reading
September 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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God’s holy calling for the believer in Christ includes personal responsibility for self-discipline, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to live in a manner worthy of his or her high position as a new creature in Christ. God’s vision … Continue reading
