Run to God
Where do you run to when the storms of life beat upon you with unrelenting persistence? Where do you hide when trouble chases you like a hound pursuing a fox? Where do you find peace when fear overtakes you and
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The Omni-Adaptable Word
It’s impossible to over-value the Scriptures for the purpose of counseling our souls. Truly they are more valuable than fine gold and, therefore, much more to be desired than any and all earthly treasure (Ps 19:10). What an indescribable wealth
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RESOURCES: Anger
Here’s another recommended Resource List as you minister grace and truth. There are many more list links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. BOOKS/MINI-BOOKS A Small Book about a Big Problem (Ed Welch) Anger: Calming Your Heart (31-day devotional
Continue readingThe Penetrating Power of the Scriptures
Here’s one more “power of the Scriptures” study from our Intensive Discipleship Training at our church. Here we spent time meditating on Hebrews 4:12 and reflected on the power and adequacy of God’s Word to penetrate the deepest recesses of
Continue readingNuggets [12/13/12]
Broken, Yet Intricately Woven – “I have epilepsy. To God be the glory.” Aaron Armstrong’s wife Emily reveals her heart through this godly, gracious response to learning she has Epilepsy. Don Carson’s Three Secrets of Productivity and Godly Efficiency –
Continue readingThe Equipping Power of the Scriptures
Here is the second “power of the Scriptures” study from our Intensive Discipleship Training module. Here we spent time in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and reflected on the power and adequacy of God’s Word to equip believers toward spiritual maturity and
Continue readingThe Heart-Transforming Power of the Scriptures
A couple weeks ago, in our Tuesday night Intensive Discipleship Training module, we spent time in Psalm 19:7-11 and reflected on the power and adequacy of God’s Word to transform our hearts and souls. We noticed the various titles used,
Continue readingThe Way of Forgiveness
Since self-centered pride is the heart-problem behind an unforgiving spirit, the remedy is humility and others-focused love. We need to humble ourselves before those whom we have wronged as well as those who have wronged us. We must clothe ourselves
Continue readingWhat Child Is This?
On Saturdays, in December, we will take a look at some time-proven Christmas carols and reflect on the God-centered theology they contain. I hope these will encourage your heart’s worship of Christ this Advent season and perhaps provide a helpful
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Journey to Biblical Counseling: An Interview with Bob Kellemen
Welcome to the first installment of Counseling One Another’s new feature Journey to Biblical Counseling. Here I interview various pastors, teachers, equippers, authors, and leaders in the biblical counseling movement. What led them to biblical counseling? What were some of
Continue readingPersevering Grace
HEAVENLY FATHER, there is not a moment of any day when I do not need Your persevering grace—Your empowering strength—to carry me through life in this fallen world. Even as one of Your redeemed children; the world, the flesh, and
Continue readingSurprised by Biblical Counseling
Last evening, at the opening session of the annual leadership retreat of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, David Powlison of CCEF challenged us from the Word of God. Specifically, he drew us to Jesus’ letters to the seven churches in Revelation
Continue readingFlying to Atlanta for BCC Leadership Retreat
Like our Wisconsin geese, I am presently flying south to a warmer climate for the annual leadership retreat for the Biblical Counseling Coalition which begins this evening. There will be 39 of us gathering to discuss current issues in biblical
Continue readingEquipping You for Christ-Centered Counseling
People are looking for the hope that there are answers for their hurts, their difficulties, and the challenges they face. For over 25 years, the Biblical Counseling Training Conference has been equipping ministry professionals and lay leaders to skillfully, confidently,
Continue readingEncouraging Quotes from “Disability & the Gospel”
In a previous post I expressed appreciation for Michael Beates’ new book, which I received at Desiring God’s recent conference, The Works of God: God’s Good Design in Disability. Beates’ book, Disability and the Gospel, is a very worthwhile read.
Continue readingChildren before the Father
As believers in Jesus Christ, we are justified before the Judge of Heaven. We have received the imputed righteousness of Christ as a gift of God’s grace. As a result, nothing can ever separate us from Him. However, though our
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Dear fellow lover of Jesus, The instant you repented and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior a great exchange took place. By faith, you traded your sin for his righteousness. That is what 2 Corinthians 5:21 means
Continue readingAs the God-Man, Jesus Understands Human Frailty
Just as the high priest in the Temple of ancient Israel could relate to and thus represent his people before God while in the physical holy of holies, our high priest in the heavens took on flesh and lived on
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