November 8, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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How much of the anger in my home is caused by me? That’s a painful question. As parents, fathers in particular, we must heed God’s Word from Ephesians 6:4. Of course, this is not to say that all of our … Continue reading
October 2, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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It is exciting to make you aware of a brand new resource that has just been publicly released here at the NANC annual conference in Indianapolis. My friend and sister in Christ, Sue Nicewander, has authored a unique and very … Continue reading
September 1, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Many solid resources address the issue of spiritual slavery, i.e. addictions. Here are just a few to consider for personal study, one-to-one discipleship counseling, and your small group. HELP! I Want to Change (Jim Newheiser) Addictions: A Banquet in the … Continue reading
August 29, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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What causes our anger? asks Robert Jones in Uprooting Anger. “Our culture offers a myriad of theories,” he writes, including: Unconscious psychodynamic forces: “Some theorists think anger flows from deep, inner, unconscious psychodynamic forces. Murky motives lurk within and impulsively … Continue reading
August 22, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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One of the most common, ongoing struggles we face in our sanctification as believers is the area of anger. And one of the most common ways we mismanage our anger is by failing to distinguish between righteous and sinful anger, … Continue reading
July 19, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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This morning, I awoke with very sad thoughts for those who have been abused. No current counseling situations sparked these thoughts, but they would not leave me. The Spirit of God used them, however, to quickly turn my attention to … Continue reading
July 16, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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When God wants to drill a man And thrill a man And skill a man, When God wants to mold a man To play the noblest part; When He yearns with all His heart To create so great and bold … Continue reading
July 10, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Today, I am delighted to learn that Granted Ministries has brought into print a hard-cover edition of Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ classic, Spiritual Depression,which also includes audio messages. In addition, GM provides a FREE study guide. Here’s what the publisher says about … Continue reading
July 7, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Accountability is something we talk a lot about these days. We rightly make ourselves accountable to each other as fellow members of the body of Christ. We have “accountability partners” to whom we ask, and answer, tough questions concerning specific … Continue reading
July 5, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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[Today's post is from Daniel Darling, Senior Pastor of Gages Lake Bible Church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.] It’s hard to understate the passion of first-generation believers. These are believers who were converted to Christianity during their adulthood, many of … Continue reading
