Helping you grow in God's all-sufficient grace and truth
Yesterday morning, I picked up my copy of Jerry Bridges’ Trusting God, Even When Life Hurts and read the tenth chapter, “Experiencing God’s Love.” As Bridges develops the biblical teaching that discipline (character training toward Christlikeness) is a mark of
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Name-dropping is a popular way to impress others—even among Christians. To casually mention our association or loose acquaintance with a prominent person may immediately enlarge our perceived worth or influence in the eyes of those whose respect we crave. But
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In Colossians 1:15, the apostle refers to Christ as “the firstborn of all creation.” The word “firstborn” is used in the common biblical sense of rank and sovereignty. In Near Eastern culture, the oldest son received the birthright, which entitled
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It’s an honor to be one of the speakers at this year’s Grace & Truth Conference at Emmanuel Bible Church in Great Falls, Montana. Sexuality Redeemed: The Truth About Human Sexuality is the theme. The Grace and Truth Conference is
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Here are some nuggets of wisdom to help you grow in grace and truth as you minister God’s Word to one another. “Wisdom is worth more than silver; it brings more profit than gold” (Prov. 3:14). Pain from the Church
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As we watch Russia’s war on Ukraine, it’s natural and common for our hearts to become anxious. Therefore, we need the Word of God to recenter our thoughts and emotions. Psalm 27, a military psalm, is an ideal place to
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If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while then you know I have a difficult time writing book reviews, since a well-written one takes so much time for me. Instead, I find it personally beneficial and, I
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For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Cor. 5:21 The greatest exchange the world has ever seen is this: Jesus traded our
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God is love. He would never intentionally bring pain and suffering into my life. Therefore, the grief that I experience is from some impersonal force—like fate— something random and out of control. It certainly cannot be from God. He is
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Since 1837, God has been using a breathtakingly beautiful property on an island peninsula in New Jersey for His honor and glory. This spring, P&R Publishing and the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) are collaborating to host a relaxing
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Loss comes in many forms: loss through the death of a spouse, child, or other loved one; loss of relationships through conflict, betrayal, estrangement, divorce, or a move across the country; loss of financial security due to business failure, foreclosure,
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I rejoice and am thankful to be able to pass on this update from Kevin Carson. Praising the Lord that the sponsors of WL Ordinance 31-21 withdrew their proposal. Thanks to the thousands of people who stood up for the
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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, nearly 1 in 4 American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.[1] As biblical counselors, it’s not uncommon for us to meet with men, women, and children who have sought out
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Here are some nuggets of wisdom to help you grow in grace and truth as you minister God’s Word to one another. “Wisdom is worth more than silver; it brings more profit than gold” (Prov. 3:14). The Real Cost of
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Today’s post is written by my friend and fellow biblical counselor Bob Kellemen. It is excerpted from his book, Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care. A Gospel-Centered Ministry: “The Black Puritan” Lemuel Haynes offers a
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In my daily Bible reading this morning, I was struck by a phrase in Jacob’s blessing of Joseph. …the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day Genesis 48:15 Through all his failings and sins,
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Identity theft is called by some, “The Crime of the New Millennium.” An article by that title opens with these words, “It is estimated that identity theft has become the fastest-growing financial crime in America and perhaps the fastest-growing crime
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MINI-BOOKS Conflict: A Redemptive Opportunity (Timothy Lane) Help! I’m in a Conflict (Ernie Baker) Sinful Speech (John Flavel) BOOKS A Proverbs Driven Life (Anthony Selvaggio) Graciousness: Tempering Truth with Love (John Crotts) Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates – 31-day Devotional
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and a pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
