NUGGETS [9/19/13]
Here are 5 articles I encourage you to read: Why Men Have Stopped Singing in Church – “Men are doers, and singing was one of the things we used to do together in church. It was a chance to participate. Now, with
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Here are 5 articles I encourage you to read: Why Men Have Stopped Singing in Church – “Men are doers, and singing was one of the things we used to do together in church. It was a chance to participate. Now, with
Continue readingOnce a week, I have asked my friend and fellow biblical counselor, Jonathan Holmes, who is a voracious reader, to provide us with a list of some of his most interesting reading. Here are five more for the benefit of
Continue readingTreating Your Stomach for Depression – Is there possibly a connection between the digestive system and the brain? Approachability: The Passport to Real Ministry – Here’s a tool for self-counsel, especially those of us in leadership. Celibacy Is Not the
Continue readingTry to set aside 15 minutes this weekend to read these articles. The first one is a year old. I found it in a “to read” pile while de-cluttering my office this week. The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Some
Continue readingThank you, Jonathan Holmes, for these important counseling-related links: Conservative Christianity and the Transgender Question – Russell Moore on transgender issues. A Glut of Antidepressants – From the NY Times, “Over the past two decades, the use of antidepressants has
Continue readingMaking Faces – Scot Oliphant warns us, “The craftiness and subtlety of Satan is not always visible to the naked eye. It hides beneath the surface, like a snake under a rock, remaining cool and aloof from the searing heat
Continue readingThe Greatest Story Ever Told – Mike Riccardi writes a wonderful, Christ-centered post that would be good to read in preparation for your Lord’s Day worship. 7 Benefits to Reading ‘Jesus On Every Page’ – David Murray explains why he
Continue readingFive Commitments to those Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction – Kevin DeYoung writes, “If I’m not mistaken, theses commitments should be in place in every church, all the time. For they are not only for those who struggle with same sex
Continue readingWhy Do We Need Physical Rest? – “What actually drives us to unrest is rooted in our hearts, usually idolatry. For example, the workaholic sacrifices rest to the god of success, power, and productivity….So, I’ve learned that when I lie
Continue reading5 Ways to Minister to Someone with Dementia – “Since graduating seminary in May 2012 with my MDiv, a lot has happened in my life. At the top of that list is the return of my father into my life
Continue readingLessons Learned from Unthinkable Sexual Abuse – “I recently learned that a missionary whom I have known and trusted for twenty years has, for his entire adult life, been a sexual predator.” Counseling the Hard Cases – Check out the
Continue readingDescribe a Person Well and You Win that Person – Ed Welch confesses that “secular counselors, on average, might do a little better at describing people’s hardships than biblical counselors. This is a problem.” 5 Reasons to Confront Even if
Continue readingIf you’d never been struck by lightning, Daddy, I think my life would be different today. Sarah Ascol reflects on the night her father, Tom Ascol, was struck by lightning and the difference it has made in her life. Why
Continue readingHere are three thoughtful posts that help us think wisely about patriotic holidays. Thinking Theologically about Memorial Day – Kevin DeYoung demonstrates wisdom when he writes, “Sometimes Christians talk like you should have no loyalty for your country, as if
Continue readingAll the Lonely People – On the increase of suicide in the USA: “As Americans commit fewer and fewer crimes against other people’s lives and property, they have become more likely to inflict fatal violence on themselves.” O, how we
Continue readingHere’s a few things I’ve read in the past few days. Just a forewarning, the last two are pretty lengthy. Same-Sex Marriage as a Civil Right–Are Wrongs Rights? – Answers in Genesis asked Counseling One Another to recommend some resources
Continue readingHere are more nuggets of gold, which provide sound counsel and challenge our thinking on singleness and relationships. If He’s Not My Picture-Perfect Guy, Should We Still Marry? – Here are wise words from Scott Croft to a young woman
Continue readingThe crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ reminds us that He is the ultimate refuge for those who have experienced, or are experiencing, any form of abuse. Here are some links to resources and ministries that provide Christ-centered
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