Counseling One Another

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

NUGGETS

Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by Paul Tautges

Here are a few articles that will encourage your growth in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Lord, Heal Our Dry Eyes – “My tears and my lack of tears are telling: I tend not to love others like Paul

“We Heard of a Lighthouse”

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by Paul Tautges

“For Thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.” 2 Samuel 22:29 Am I in the light? Then Thou, O LORD, art my lamp. Take Thee away and my joy would be gone; but as

How Satan’s Involvement in Temptation Works

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Paul Tautges

In a recent sermon in our series in the Gospel of Mark, we took time to redirect to the Gospel of Luke, where we find a fuller account of Satan’s temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. In Luke 4:1-13, we

Your Responses During COVID-19 Will Influence Your Children and Grandchildren in Ways You Might Someday Regret and Hope They Will Forget

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Paul Tautges

This strange time we’re living in will likely shape many things in your children’s life… most notably their hearts. However, it is not actually living during this pandemic that will shape them, but more importantly it’s how they and you

Mornings with Kelli & Steve

Posted on July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 by Paul Tautges

It was a joy to be on this morning Moody Radio program this week, discussing the ways God brings His comfort to us in our times of loss. If you have 20-minutes, or so, take a listen to this episode

“God’s Hand Is Intimately Mixed Up in Our Troubles”

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Paul Tautges

The title of this blog post was created by David Powlison, a friend and mentor who entered eternal Glory last summer. This statement first appears within the second sentence of the Introduction to David’s book, God’s Grace in Your Suffering.

Fifty Verses from which to Address Loss and Suffering

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Paul Tautges

The following review brought me much encouragement this week. If you are not yet familiar with my latest counseling devotional, A Small Book for the Hurting Heart, you can get a quick overview here. “Whatever your grief, whatever your pain,

Pastoral Prayer for Independence Day Weekend

Posted on July 6, 2020July 7, 2020 by Paul Tautges

Yesterday, I was blessed by our congregational prayer time led by one of our church’s pastors. I think this will bless you too, as you make it your own prayer of reliance upon the Lord. Lord, thank you for such

Help & Healing for Life’s Hurts

Posted on June 29, 2020June 30, 2020 by Paul Tautges

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Far Too Wonderful – Psalm 139

Posted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Paul Tautges

This week, I’ve been reflecting on the amazing grace in my life for the past thirty-six years as a follower of Jesus Christ. Through the good times and the most painful, heart-wrenching experiences of life, God has had a good

Our Obedience Impacts Whether or Not God Answers Our Prayers

Posted on June 12, 2020June 14, 2020 by Paul Tautges

Here is a condition to answered prayer that should get our attention. That condition is our obedience, which serves as proof of our love for God: “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may

WEBINAR: Help & Healing for Life’s Hurts

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 by Paul Tautges

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you 1 Peter 4:12 None of us is a stranger to life’s hurts, which come to

Bearing the Fruit of Self-Control

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 by Paul Tautges

First Corinthians 9:24-27 is a fitting passage to consider when thinking about the fruit of the Spirit, which is self-control Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run

WEEK 5: Singing with Your Family

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by Paul Tautges

Deuteronomy 6:5-7 commands parents to instill biblical truth into their children’s hearts and minds as part of the normal rhythm of life. Therefore, the fifth chapter of SING! How Worship Transforms You Life, Family, and Church aims to help and

Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another

Posted on June 3, 2020June 8, 2020 by Paul Tautges

As congregations of Christians begin to regather, there are challenges and even threats that local churches will face. Here’s an appeal that I wrote to my own congregation, along with a brief teaching from Romans 14. Perhaps you will find

Bearing the Fruit of Gentleness

Posted on June 1, 2020June 2, 2020 by Paul Tautges

As a fruit of the Spirit is gentleness. Gentleness is an attribute of God (2 Sam. 22:36), a characteristic of Christ (Matt. 11:29; 2 Cor. 10:1, a mark of spiritual maturity (Gal. 6:1), a fruit of biblical wisdom, in contrast

“Hope and Help for the Anxious Heart” Seminar Video

Posted on May 28, 2020May 29, 2020 by Paul Tautges

GracePoint Counseling, a ministry of Tri-County Bible Church in Rensselaer, Indiana, has graciously made the recording of Tuesday’s webinar available to the public via this YouTube video. Print this entry

Bearing the Fruit of Faithfulness (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on May 27, 2020May 26, 2020 by Paul Tautges

Yesterday, we began thinking about the fruit of faithfulness. Before applying it too much to ourselves, as a fruit of the Spirit, we took note of God’s faithfulness, as well as defined this character quality. Here’s our definition: Defining Faithfulness