September 5, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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This the third of many Resource Pages that will be added to the site. If you are aware of additional resources, that would be helpful in the ministry of counseling one another in the truth of God’s Word, please do … Continue reading
August 24, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The Summer Institute of the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (IBCD) has just made available, at no cost, the audio downloads of their training sessions. Wow! Here is a treasure chest waiting to be clicked open: Loving Our Enemies by Grace … Continue reading
July 3, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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For almost three decades, Alexander Strauch has consistently produced books that are biblically faithful and carefully written. In step with that pattern is his newest, If You Bite & Devour One Another: Biblical Principles for Handling Conflict. My first appreciation … Continue reading
June 29, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The Bible is clear. Each of us is a selfish sinner, and so is every other person with whom we have a relationship. Therefore, conflict is inevitable. This never excuses our own sinful actions or attitudes, however, but God’s Word … Continue reading
April 27, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Fear is a crippling form of unbelief that usually leads to many other sins, one of which is the unforgiving spirit that leads to resentment and deep-seated bitterness. How does sinful fear hinder the experience of true forgiveness? Answering this … Continue reading
November 15, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Here at the blog we have been thinking much the past week about forgiveness and the root of bitterness that grows in its absence. Today, let’s think about what may be the two most important New Testament passages concerning horizontal … Continue reading
November 14, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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According to Hebrews 12:15, bitterness is a “root attitude” of the heart that grows where there is a shortage of grace. Roots grow downward, going deeper and getting more deeply embedded. The root of bitterness also causes other sins to … Continue reading
October 6, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Three months have already passed since the birth of this blog. We’ve been very encouraged by your response and trust this resource will become increasingly helpful as you reflect more intentionally on God’s truth and grace and, consequently, become increasingly … Continue reading
July 5, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Hebrews 12:15-17 warns, See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; that there be no immoral or godless person like … Continue reading
June 6, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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“Idolatry” is not too strong a word to describe what occurs in our hearts when strong, self-serving desires reign within and create conflicts with others. It is our natural tendency to pursue the fulfillment of these pleasures independently of God—“You … Continue reading
