March 29, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The discipline of listening is one I find very difficult to maintain. But it seems this is not just my own personal struggle. My conversations with others who counsel find them admitting the same. Far too often, most of us … Continue reading
March 10, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Author and pastor, Daniel Darling, recently interviewed me on important subjects related to biblical counseling such as the relationship of counseling to discipleship, the pastor’s personal ministry of the Word of God, and the mutual ministry of believers counseling one … Continue reading
February 29, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The Bible is a piercing book. That’s what the author of the book of Hebrews means when he calls the Word, “sharper than any two-edged sword” (Heb 4:12). The adjective “sharper” originates from the primitive root temno, meaning, “to cut.” … Continue reading
February 24, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The word “psychology” brings many different thoughts and images to people’s minds. What exactly does it mean, or does it perhaps have many different meanings depending on its use and context? This 10-minute video, posted by the Biblical Counseling Coalition, … Continue reading
February 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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I used to practice “dump-truck counseling.” If one Scriptural concept was helpful to the person I was counseling/discipling then surely an entire truckload would be more helpful. Additionally, unknown to me at the time, I think was fearful that my … Continue reading
February 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Here’s what some pastors, counselors, and Christian leaders have said about the companion books: Counsel One Another and Counsel Your Flock. “These books get it right! Comprehensive and convincing, Counsel One Another and Counsel Your Flock show how true biblical … Continue reading
February 15, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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If we who love the Bible and biblical counseling ever begin to waver on the tenacious holding of the former, while at the same time claim to remain committed to the latter, then we have been seduced by the spirit … Continue reading
February 9, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Pastoral Contentment & the Plague – Puritan Thomas Vincent “was pastoring a flock that was at the heart of the outbreak, and he was strongly urged by fellow ministers to flee the city. In one of the more remarkable cases … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Apart from the suffering of Jesus on the cross of Calvary the book of Job is the best biblical illustration of human suffering. In a few moments’ time Job, a great man of the east, lost all of his wealth … Continue reading
January 6, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Last fall I posted a review of Bob Kellemen’s new book, Equipping Counselors for Your Church. You can read that here. Today, I draw your attention to one of the best pages in the book, which calls us to the … Continue reading
