How Should We Then Sing?
Music is a gift from God. In fact, the Bible informs us that God is a musical God. Not only did He create music, but He sings too. The prophet Zephaniah told Israel that God would rejoice over them “with
Continue reading“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
‘Warning Lights’ of Self-Righteousness
For many years, the Lord has been patiently and gradually showing me signs of the self-righteousness that hides in the deep recesses of my depraved heart. He began many years ago, and continues today. Sometime in the past year, a
Continue readingA Poorly Dressed Beggar
“Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. ‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments.’” There
Continue readingThe Spirit’s Silent Prayer Ministry
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). Just as creation groans, waiting
Continue readingPray for True Revival
As you pray for your local church ask the Lord to bring true revival to the hearts of believers. That’s where revival begins. Here are some thoughts to get you started. They come from Del Fehensfeld, Jr. in his book
Continue readingJesus Will Meet You There
When you think you’ve hit the bottom and the bottom gives way and you fall into a darkness no words can explain and you don’t know how you make it out alive Jesus will meet you there. When the doctor
Continue readingIf God Already Knows, Why Pray?
Immediately following Jesus’ denunciation of the religious hypocrites in Matthew 6:5, who satisfied their craving for men’s approval by praying out loud on street corners, and his exhortation to those listening to not be like the Gentiles who “think they
Continue readingGod Never Tempts Us to Sin
“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his
Continue readingA Wife’s Submission Is…
The Bible’s call to the wife to submit to her husband is one of the most misunderstood and confused areas of the Christian family. For that reason, earlier this year, we drew your attention to the new booklet, HELP! I
Continue readingGrace Trumps Performance
One day, last week, I posted an excerpt from my first book, which gave a brief account of how the Lord opened my eyes to how performance-driven my nature is and how it negatively affects my “feeling” of acceptance with
Continue readingNuggets on Dating & Relationships [7/21/12]
What Do You Think of eHarmony? – Tim Challies gives practical wisdom in this digital age. If you have not read Tim’s book The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion, I recommend you do so. I blogged
Continue readingThe Ministry of Sorrow
In 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, the apostle Paul assures us of God’s comfort in times of sadness. He is the God of All Comfort. What a name! God will always be faithful to walk us through times of trial, grief, and
Continue readingBible Study Projects for Victims of Abuse
This morning, I awoke with very sad thoughts for those who have been abused. No current counseling situations sparked these thoughts, but they would not leave me. The Spirit of God used them, however, to quickly turn my attention to
Continue readingUpcoming Book: “Brass Heavens”
Dear friends of Counseling One Another, Please pray for me today and tomorrow. I am away on a brief retreat for prayer, reading, and writing. The writing project I am working on is my upcoming book Brass Heavens: Reasons for
Continue readingDADs 2:8 – God’s Alphabet for Life
I’m always on the lookout for good resources to encourage consistent family devotions. If you are too, then let me direct you to a helpful little book that our family really enjoyed, God’s Alphabet for Life: Devotions for Young Children.
Continue readingFreedom from the “Performance Treadmill”
Sixteen years ago, I was gifted a book written by one of my favorite authors, Jerry Bridges. The book is entitled Transforming Grace. I immediately read the first few chapters and set it aside for no memorable reason (Providence had
Continue readingMen of God Are Made by God
When God wants to drill a man And thrill a man And skill a man, When God wants to mold a man To play the noblest part; When He yearns with all His heart To create so great and bold
Continue readingSaturday Evening Devotions
Tomorrow is the Lord’s Day—a day of great privilege for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, let me suggest you take some time this evening to prepare your heart and mind so that you may serve the Lord effectively,
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