Mornings with Kelli & Steve
It was a joy to be on this morning Moody Radio program this week, discussing the ways God brings His comfort to us in our times of loss. If you have 20-minutes, or so, take a listen to this episode
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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
“God’s Hand Is Intimately Mixed Up in Our Troubles”
The title of this blog post was created by David Powlison, a friend and mentor who entered eternal Glory last summer. This statement first appears within the second sentence of the Introduction to David’s book, God’s Grace in Your Suffering.
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Fifty Verses from which to Address Loss and Suffering
The following review brought me much encouragement this week. If you are not yet familiar with my latest counseling devotional, A Small Book for the Hurting Heart, you can get a quick overview here. “Whatever your grief, whatever your pain,
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Pastoral Prayer for Independence Day Weekend
Yesterday, I was blessed by our congregational prayer time led by one of our church’s pastors. I think this will bless you too, as you make it your own prayer of reliance upon the Lord. Lord, thank you for such
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Help & Healing for Life’s Hurts
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Far Too Wonderful – Psalm 139
This week, I’ve been reflecting on the amazing grace in my life for the past thirty-six years as a follower of Jesus Christ. Through the good times and the most painful, heart-wrenching experiences of life, God has had a good
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Our Obedience Impacts Whether or Not God Answers Our Prayers
Here is a condition to answered prayer that should get our attention. That condition is our obedience, which serves as proof of our love for God: “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may
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WEBINAR: Help & Healing for Life’s Hurts
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you 1 Peter 4:12 None of us is a stranger to life’s hurts, which come to
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Bearing the Fruit of Self-Control
First Corinthians 9:24-27 is a fitting passage to consider when thinking about the fruit of the Spirit, which is self-control Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run
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WEEK 5: Singing with Your Family
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 commands parents to instill biblical truth into their children’s hearts and minds as part of the normal rhythm of life. Therefore, the fifth chapter of SING! How Worship Transforms You Life, Family, and Church aims to help and
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Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another
As congregations of Christians begin to regather, there are challenges and even threats that local churches will face. Here’s an appeal that I wrote to my own congregation, along with a brief teaching from Romans 14. Perhaps you will find
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Bearing the Fruit of Gentleness
As a fruit of the Spirit is gentleness. Gentleness is an attribute of God (2 Sam. 22:36), a characteristic of Christ (Matt. 11:29; 2 Cor. 10:1, a mark of spiritual maturity (Gal. 6:1), a fruit of biblical wisdom, in contrast
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“Hope and Help for the Anxious Heart” Seminar Video
GracePoint Counseling, a ministry of Tri-County Bible Church in Rensselaer, Indiana, has graciously made the recording of Tuesday’s webinar available to the public via this YouTube video. Print this entry
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Bearing the Fruit of Faithfulness (Part 2 of 2)
Yesterday, we began thinking about the fruit of faithfulness. Before applying it too much to ourselves, as a fruit of the Spirit, we took note of God’s faithfulness, as well as defined this character quality. Here’s our definition: Defining Faithfulness
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Bearing the Fruit of Faithfulness (Part 1 of 2)
As we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit, God wants us to think about faithfulness. He wants us to remember His faithfulness and be challenged to bear the fruit of faithfulness as we walk in the Spirit.
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Nuggets: Quarantine Temptations
Help for Quarantined Marriages – As we all navigate uncharted waters—with plans, routines, and expectations being turned on their head—it’s important that we acknowledge the temptations and challenges that will naturally arise in our marriages if we aren’t proactively reminding
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Rabbi Eric Walker and I Discuss My New Devotional on Loss, Grief, and Healing
Yesterday, I had the privilege to be on the Igniting a Nation live TV program called “Revealing the Truth.” As Rabbi Eric Walker interviewed me about my new devotional, A Small Book for the Hurting Heart, it was a joy
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Free Webinar: Hope & Help for the Anxious Heart
COVID-19 has piled many new challenges on top of the daily ones we were already facing. This has led to many people becoming anxious about the current situation. At GracePoint Counseling we want to offer some practical help to those
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