Counseling One Another

“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24

Study Philippians with Me

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 by Paul Tautges

In a world filled with far too much complaining and negativity, how refreshing it is to receive a letter filled with encouragement! As believers, we need regular encouragement to refresh us in our souls, and to give us renewed motivation

Pursue Peace by Dealing with Conflict Biblically

Posted on April 23, 2021April 27, 2021 by Paul Tautges

A substantial part of growing toward maturity in Christ is learning to recognize, resist, and repent of the hidden desires of our hearts. Therefore, when we experience conflict it is essential to look beneath outward circumstances and verbal exchanges to

Approaching Disability with Care

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Paul Tautges

Each month, our church’s Women’s Ministry produces a short video to encourage the women in our church. In this edition, my wife share’s how you can help your children to cultivate a heart for those with disabilities. Print this entry

How I Begin the First Counseling Session

Posted on April 16, 2021April 30, 2021 by Paul Tautges

It is common for people to ask how to begin the very first counseling session (informal or formal). For what it’s worth, here’s what I do. Direct them to God as Helper. I begin by thanking the person for showing

Blessed to Be a Blessing: The Importance of Women Discipling Women

Posted on March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 by Paul Tautges

In this recent episode of Revive Our Hearts’ testimony-rich feature they call “Blessed to be a Blessing” three women are interviewed. Together, through three very unique testimonies, we see how God works through His Word as women love one another

The Bridge Illustration Video

Posted on March 22, 2021March 25, 2021 by Paul Tautges

I came to know Christ in the spring of 1984 through a home Bible study in the Gospel of John. Shortly thereafter, our small group transitioned to a discipleship study using the Navigators 2:7 Series. In the course of that

Why Is It Unwise to Lend, Borrow or Cosign Among Family and Close Friends? – Part 2

Posted on March 18, 2021March 25, 2021 by Paul Tautges

Today’s post is the third and final post in this series from Jim Newheiser’s new book, Money, Debt, and Finances. What Should You Say When They Ask? When a family member or friend approaches you asking you to cosign or

Why Is It Unwise to Lend, Borrow or Cosign Among Family and Close Friends? – Part 1

Posted on March 17, 2021March 25, 2021 by Paul Tautges

There is no aspect of personal finances which poses greater risk to relationships than money matters among family and close friends. Family members who are in need often approach relatives who are better off asking for a loan. A brother

Ten Principles of Biblical Wisdom About Money, Debt, and Finances

Posted on March 16, 2021March 25, 2021 by Paul Tautges

“Many financial problems, for individuals, corporations and nations, are caused by violating basic principles of biblical wisdom.” So writes Jim Newheiser, biblical counselor and former financial consultant, in his brand new book Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers.

Hope + Help for Panic Attacks with Lucy Ann Moll

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Paul Tautges

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Lucy Ann Moll about her mini-book, Help! I Get Panic Attacks.

Why I’ve Been Blogging Less Frequently

Posted on March 11, 2021March 12, 2021 by Paul Tautges

Some of you may have noticed that my blogging has been less frequent lately and that recent posts have included reruns. The long and short of it is that I’ve been running on fumes. Last year was a year of

Quit Your Grumbling and Complaining

Posted on March 3, 2021March 4, 2021 by Paul Tautges

We are by nature complainers. We live in a whining world. The whole world is whining. Grumbling and complaining are certainly not new problems. In numerous examples in the Old Testament books of Exodus and Numbers, the Israelites bitterly complained

The Gospel “Y” Chart

Posted on February 10, 2021February 12, 2021 by Paul Tautges

Many years ago, during my initial training in biblical counseling, I was introduced to the Y-Chart diagram. Since then, I’ve used it hundreds of times to help others to learn how the motivations of the heart work out in our

When Panic Attacks Me (Broken Heart Syndrome)

Posted on February 5, 2021March 13, 2021 by Paul Tautges

[NOTE: This article was originally posted July 12, 2013. Since then it was updated and published in October 2019, as part of the Introduction to the 31-day devotional, Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace. Here it is, as an excerpt of that

The “Secret” to Processing the Occurrence of Disability – One Reader’s Review

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Paul Tautges

Judging by the title of the book, one can gather that the subject of When Disability Hits Home probably has something to do with how to process the occurrence of disability either in our own life or in the life

Christ’s Transforming Hope for Victims of Sexual Assault and Rape

Posted on February 2, 2021February 3, 2021 by Paul Tautges

Sexual assault and rape are horrifying experiences, which go on to affect all aspects of the victims’ lives. It is truly heartbreaking to listen to their stories and see how their lives have been devastated. My need for the Lord’s

My Dad’s Obituary

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Paul Tautges

This past Monday was two months since my excellent father died. I didn’t realize it had been that long until a church member sent my wife and me a sweet email letting us know she was praying for us. Life’s

God Has Not Forgotten You In Your Time of Great Sorrow

Posted on January 25, 2021January 27, 2021 by Paul Tautges

The pain of loss can lead you to feel alone, even forgotten. The lack of answers to your Why questions and the drying up of the stream of encouraging phone calls, or mail can add to this solitary feeling. There