A Hospital for Hurting Souls
The longer I am a believer the more I marvel at the genius of the local church. The longer I am a pastor the more I marvel that God’s grace would be sufficient enough to save, call, and equip a
Continue reading“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
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Five 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 readingCream from Al Mohler’s Book on Leadership
Leadership books focusing merely on pragmatic managerial principles abound, but few examine the heart, mind, and character of the leader from a biblical perspective. That’s where Albert Mohler’s newest book comes in. The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership
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Why 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 readingThe Old New Birth
The doctrine of the new birth is an indispensable stone in the foundational structure of biblical salvation. Though it remains popular for many people to claim to be “born again,” the doctrine itself remains largely neglected—even in evangelical churches, preaching,
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5 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 readingA Story of God’s Grace and the Freedom of Forgiveness
I didn’t begin to understand the gospel until the summer before my twenty-first birthday. Although I had attended church from time to time in my childhood, I’ll admit that it never really transformed me in any significant way. I was
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Lessons 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 readingTender Savior
Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer, left a gift to the church through her more than 9,000 hymns. One of the common themes in her poetry is the tender love of the Savior—experienced when a sinner turns to Him for
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Describe 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 readingEight Means to Reaching God-Honoring Goals in Parenting
Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick have contributed a significant resource to the wealth of literature currently available to Christian parents. In their excellent book, You Never Stop Being a Parent: Thriving in Relationship with Your Adult Children, they provide sound,
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Journey to Biblical Counseling: An Interview with Randy Patten
Welcome to the seventh installment of our Journey to Biblical Counseling interviews with various pastors, teachers, trainers, authors, and leaders in the biblical counseling movement. What led them to biblical counseling? What were some of the influences the Lord used
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Learning to Be Full
One of the apostle Paul’s most famous declarations is this: “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in
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This morning it was a joy to spend some time at one of my all-time favorite Christian booksellers, Cumberland Valley Bible & Books in Carlisle, PA. Their website has been a personal favorite of mine since the mid-90’s when I
Continue readingAre Proverbs Sure-Fire Promises?
Last week, a church member emailed me this question: I was having a discussion about a couple of Proverbs that I was reading with a friend and it came about in the discussion that he believed that Proverbs are promises.
Continue readingGod Is Very Near
Since the doctor has put me on mandatory rest for a few days, I am taking just a couple minutes to re-post a devotional from earlier this summer. I love Psalm 46 and again find myself drawn back there for
Continue readingThe Discipline of Devotion
Reading through Disciplines of a Godly Man for the seventh time still finds me with pen and highlighter in hand to mark sound, helpful, and convicting counsel from R. Kent Hughes. Since its publication in 1991, Disciplines remains one of
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If 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
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