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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
News articles and blog posts about Joshua Harris’s departure from the Christian faith abound, but I’m concerned about a distinct omission. I’m certain I’ve not had time to read every article, but so far something pretty important seems to be
Continue readingFalse prophets who call themselves servants of God for their own personal gain are nothing new. Religious teachers who tweak the Bible’s message in order to build their own kingdoms have always been around. Throughout the Bible there are accounts
Continue reading9 Steps to Transform Your Finances – “It’s been said that if you don’t discipline your finances, they’ll discipline you. But, I’ll add that undisciplined spending punishes you.” Parenting Is about Faith – “Parental instruction focuses on the commands of
Continue readingI’m exceedingly thankful to the Lord for the renewed interest in biblical lament, as evidenced by the popularity of some recent books. If you are a pastor or counselor, or going through a deep valley of suffering yourself, studying the
Continue readingMarriage is hard enough without the pressures that particular forms of suffering, such as disability, bring to it. But there are character qualities which flow from genuine saving faith and the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of
Continue reading“When I engage in marriage counseling,” writes Ernie Baker, “I often say to the couple, ‘Good marriages do not just happen, they are made to happen.’ In other words, relationships require investment. What qualities should you invest in to make
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“Every small bit of sinful gossip in daily life is an evil echo of what went wrong at the very beginning. In fact, gossip is the same ugly sin played out again and again. Gossip is believing the ancient lie
Continue reading100 Questions to Fuel Mentoring Relationships – “If an older woman is to teach a younger woman, she must feel equipped for the task. If a younger woman is to learn from an older woman, she must know what to
Continue readingThe grace of God that is brought to us through the gospel of Jesus Christ transforms us from the inside out, making us like Christ. Though conversion is a one-time event, life transformation (or sanctification) is a process that continues
Continue reading5 Encouragements for Pastors Intimidated by Biblical Counseling – When it comes to people who are really suffering, many pastors are tempted to feel overwhelmed and under-qualified. If that’s you, pastor, here five things to remember. Real Men Obey Lawful Authority – Obedience
Continue readingDo you desire to become more like Jesus? Do you sometimes wonder if it’s possible to change your attitudes or actions to more consistently represent Him? Would you like to learn how to help other believers who are struggling in
Continue readingNew Car Before Baby? – Never buy a new car based on emotional reasons! Don’t Play with Sin – What we once played with can now kill us. 20 Things to Know about the Construct of ADHD – ADHD points
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Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and
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The Christian life is a life of grace. It begins with God saving us by His grace. It continues with God sanctifying us by His grace. And it will end—with the full redemption of our souls and bodies—by God’s grace.
Continue readingDear readers: Thank you for your recent and ongoing prayers. It’s always such a blessing to hear from you! Some of you have noticed that I’ve not posted in a couple weeks. Additionally, I have fallen behind on several more
Continue readingIn 1 Corinthians 1:17, the apostle Paul establishes the preaching of Christ as his highest priority. He does this to turn the Corinthians’ attention away from humanistic philosophy to “the word of the cross.” Take a moment to read the
Continue readingRemembering David Powlison – Curtis Solomon describes the impact David had on his life and ministry. Distinguishing Marks of a Quarrelsome Person – You might be a quarrelsome person if… When Moral Relativism Comes to Counseling – “Moral relativism is
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[Since my friend David Powlison entered the joy of his Master this past Friday, I’ve wanted to write a tribute to his gracious influence in my life. However, an injury to my hands has made it difficult to type. For
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
