You Are Called to Be a Doer of the Word
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that
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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
REMADE: My New Book Is Now Available for Pre-Order!
Yesterday, I shared the beautiful cover of my forthcoming book to be released in September. This is my second book with P&R Publishing, the ones who produced my bestselling 31-day devotional, Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace. REMADE: Embracing Your Complete Identity
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A Theology of Personhood from Psalm 8
A couple months ago, I was privileged to participate in the annual CoRE Conference hosted by Bob Jones University. The theme for this year’s conference was Who Am I? : The Contemporary Assault on Personhood. Here’s my main session on
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The Epidemic of Loneliness (Lou Priolo)
Loneliness has become a worldwide epidemic. It can be excruciatingly painful. What’s more, it can be deadly. Research now indicates that persistent loneliness (loneliness that lasts for more than two weeks) may be deadlier than alcohol abuse, obesity, and cigarette
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Three Interlocking Forces
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air… But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love
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La ansiedad: 31-Day Anxiety Devotional Now Available in Spanish
Ya sea que experimentes una preocupación persistente o un pánico debilitante, la Palabra de Dios te ofrece esperanza y ayuda. En este devocional de 31 días, el pastor y consejero bíblico Paul Tautges profundiza con gentileza en el corazón del
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You Will Never Be Independent
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” – John 6:35 All good gifts, beginning with life itself, come from God. You will
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Nine Characteristics of the Great Old Testament Revivals
Recently, our congregation spent time in the Spirit-inspired prayer for revival known as Psalm 85. One of my study resources for this sermon was Revive Us Again: Biblical Principles for Revival Today by Walter Kaiser. In the Introduction to this
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Lying in a Biblical Worldview
Several weeks ago, I had the privilege to be on The Plumb Line podcast to talk with Jay Rudolph about what the Bible teaches about dishonesty. We discussed the myriad ways dishonesty shows up in our lives, and how the
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Transform Conference in Spokane, WA – February 24-25
Suffering and the Kindness of God is the theme for this year’s Transform Conference hosted by Faith Bible Church in Spokane, Washington. The titles of my main sessions are: There will also be a selection of workshops. Register here for
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How Satan Succeeded in Tempting Eve
It is obvious that sin began in the heart of Eve already before she actually ate the forbidden fruit. One may note the following stages: The first thing that happened was that Satan, through the serpent, aroused doubt in Eve’s
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It’s Not My Life, It’s His
John 15 is one of the most important passages in the New Testament about the believer’s union with Christ. This union, which is ours by faith, is the basis of our right standing before God the Father and our shared
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Counseling the Heart of a Hoarder (Todd Sorrell)
Have you seen the television show called Hoarders? If so, you’ve seen the sad, everyday existence of real people held captive by decades of accumulation, most often in the form of piles of trash and clothes. Some even live with
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We Have Good Reasons to Be Anxious
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. Psalm 94:19 NASB Because there’s trouble in this world, we have good reasons to be anxious. In the midst of trouble our hearts forget God, and we get
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Six Ways Pre-Born Babies Glorify God
This month, Focus on the Family asked me to write an article on the sanctity of human life. In it, I share the personal story of the brief life of Isabelle, our sixth grandchild. I also open up Psalm 139
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How Does Temptation Work?
Fishing on Cowboy Lake with my grandpa is a cherished boyhood memory. He intuitively knew where the crappy, bluegill, and lake perch were hiding at any given time. As we neared one of those areas, Grandpa would turn off his
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RESOURCES in Spanish
If you are looking for biblical counseling and discipleship resources in Spanish, check out these links. They are listed in alphabetical order. As always, remember there are many topical resource lists in the right-hand margin of this homepage. Print this
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Eleven Quotes from “I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis” by Ed Welch
One of the books I read in 2022 is a new one from Ed Welch, entitled, “I Have a Psychiatric Disorder: What Does the Bible Say?” I found this helpful to my personal growth as a pastor and counselor. I
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