The Ministry of Sorrow
In 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, the apostle Paul assures us of God’s comfort in times of sadness. He is the God of All Comfort. What a name! God will always be faithful to walk us through times of trial, grief, and
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Bible Study Projects for Victims of Abuse
This morning, I awoke with very sad thoughts for those who have been abused. No current counseling situations sparked these thoughts, but they would not leave me. The Spirit of God used them, however, to quickly turn my attention to
Continue readingUpcoming Book: “Brass Heavens”
Dear friends of Counseling One Another, Please pray for me today and tomorrow. I am away on a brief retreat for prayer, reading, and writing. The writing project I am working on is my upcoming book Brass Heavens: Reasons for
Continue readingDADs 2:8 – God’s Alphabet for Life
I’m always on the lookout for good resources to encourage consistent family devotions. If you are too, then let me direct you to a helpful little book that our family really enjoyed, God’s Alphabet for Life: Devotions for Young Children.
Continue readingFreedom from the “Performance Treadmill”
Sixteen years ago, I was gifted a book written by one of my favorite authors, Jerry Bridges. The book is entitled Transforming Grace. I immediately read the first few chapters and set it aside for no memorable reason (Providence had
Continue readingMen of God Are Made by God
When God wants to drill a man And thrill a man And skill a man, When God wants to mold a man To play the noblest part; When He yearns with all His heart To create so great and bold
Continue readingSaturday Evening Devotions
Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day—a day of great privilege for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, let me suggest you take some time this evening to prepare your heart and mind so that you may serve the Lord effectively,
Continue readingFive Characteristics of Spiritual Growth
From time to time, over the past several months, I have passed on to you valuable teaching about the doctrine of sanctification from Christ Formed In You by Brian Hedges, which my men’s small group has been studying this year.
Continue reading10 Things that Are True When I Confess My Sin
While recently meditating on 1 John 1:8-2:1, the Holy Spirit uncovered ten significant truths that I affirm every time I acceptably confess my sin to God. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is
Continue readingJesus, Healer of Our Disabilities
The past two days we have been thinking about the spiritual disabilities that result from our position as sinners. We have thought about our blindness and our greatest disability of all—inability. Today, we deliberately think about the healing that belongs
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Study Guide for Lloyd-Jones’s “Spiritual Depression”
Today, I am delighted to learn that Granted Ministries has brought into print a hard-cover edition of Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ classic, Spiritual Depression, which also includes audio messages. In addition, GM provides a FREE study guide. Here’s what the publisher says
Continue readingOur Greatest Disability
As sinners, we are characterized by many disabilities. Today, I draw your attention to four ways in which mankind is spiritually disabled. We Are All Blinded. Yesterday’s post developed this disability by listing 7 characteristics of spiritual blindness and its
Continue readingCounseling Homework Manuals
Since purchasing Wayne Mack’s homework manuals for biblical counseling way back in 1989, I’ve lost track of how many times I have used them. Just this morning, I again ran one to the photocopier and instantly reproduced some helpful homework.
Continue readingWe Are All Blinded
As sinners we are characterized by many spiritual disabilities. One of which is blindness. As descendants of Adam we inherited his rebellious nature and are, therefore, utterly depraved. Prior to conversion—through repentant faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as our
Continue readingDisability Conference
Desiring God is hosting its first-ever disability conference: The Works of God: God’s Good Design in Disability. My wife and I have already registered to attend this one-day event. Have you? Speakers include Nancy Guthrie, Greg Lucas, Mark Talbot, and John Piper. John
Continue readingMorally Accountable
Accountability is something we talk a lot about these days. We rightly make ourselves accountable to each other as fellow members of the body of Christ. We have “accountability partners” to whom we ask, and answer, tough questions concerning specific
Continue readingThis Desk Could Save a Pastor/Counselor’s Life
Earlier this year, David Murray repeatedly promoted the health advantages of stand-up desks. He even went so far as to enlist his son to produce a 2-minute video in which handyman David demonstrates how he built one in his seminary
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Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven
There is hardly a more sober—if not downright frightening—warning to any professing Christian than that found near the end of Jesus’ teaching on prayer. “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if
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