One of the things my surgeon, as well as my pain management doctor have discussed with me is the matter of losing weight to benefit my spine health. Having a proper weight for my frame is critical for the relief, growth and healing of my spine and other skeletal joints. I need to lose about … Continue reading »
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Resolving Everday Conflict – Ken Sande; FREE audiobook download
Christianaudio.com is offering a great resource on resolving conflict for FREE download on their website. Ken Sande, who has written much about peacemaking, is the author of this audiobook entitled, Resolving Everyday Conflict. This is a great resource for biblical counselors, pastors, families and congregation members. More about Ken Sande: Ken Sande, author of the … Continue reading »
Do You Have a “Child-Centered” Home?
Yesterday I posted a couple of quotes on parenting that I picked up in some Biblical Counseling training I have recently received. Today, to continue that theme, I would like to share some aspects of a “Child-Centered” home. These were received in my notes from Faith Ministries. They are not original with me. How do … Continue reading »
Pride & Prejudice in Parenting
Yesterday, (Monday, April 9), I spent a day in Biblical Counseling Training at Faith Ministries in Lafayette, IN. The day was broken into two basic sections: Lecture & Case Observation. The lectures were covering parenting and related issues. It was encouraging to be reminded of several aspects of biblical parenting and challenging to see where … Continue reading »
The Name of Jesus – John Newton (1725-1807)
I was reading this hymn today in one of my favorite “rescued from the public library” finds, Hymns as Poetry. It is a hymn written by John Newton. I could not find any music to the hymn on my very quick internet search – I shall purchase a Starbucks coffee, your choice, if you find … Continue reading »
Your Pastor’s Temptations: Why You Should Pray for Your Pastor
I thank God for the congregation I have the opportunity to minister to and with. I know they pray for me and the other pastors on staff. I know, because they tell me. I am very thankful for their prayers, and yesterday was a great example of why we need to uplift one another in … Continue reading »
5 Signs Waiting has Weakened Your Faith – Paul Tripp / Gospel Coalition
I found this article by Paul Tripp to be a good encouragement to me personally. It is entitled, 5 Signs Waiting Has Weakened Your Faith. I pray that it encourages you as well: When God asks you to wait, what happens to your spiritual muscles? While you wait, do your spiritual muscles grow bigger and … Continue reading »
Monday Training: On the Road with Biblical Counseling Training
Beginning next Monday, March 5, I will be traveling from Warsaw to Lafayette, IN for additional Biblical Counseling Training. Perhaps you haven’t heard of this avenue of equipping counselors to meet the needs of those they interact with in a sound, truthful way. Here is the information on the Monday Training that I will take … Continue reading »
The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams by Heath Lambert
Monergism is offering The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams by Heath Lamber, foreword by David Powlison at a 34% discount off it’s original price. Description of the Book: Those inside and outside of the biblical counseling movement recognize growing differences between the foundational work of Jay Adams and that of current thought leaders such as … Continue reading »
See, Feel, and Speak: Three Components of Biblical Counseling
Here is the text – I’d like you to read this and I’ll discuss just one verse in regard to Biblical Counseling: And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said … Continue reading »
