I’ve just begun reading Romans again. I made it to sentence 2. (The first sentence of the Apostle consumes our first 7 verses – and I would recommend spending time thinking on the wonderful truths he proclaims in his greeting to the Roman Church). Verse 8 says: First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ … Continue reading »
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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 »
Right Idea – Wrong Words
Yesterday I blogged a post entitled, “Top Ten Mistakes Made by Suffering Pastors“. This post kind of dovetails with that one. Regardless of position in church, when one individual desires to comfort another, often they communicate something correct using the “wrong” words. Let me give you my top five: Right Idea, Wrong Words: “God’s Sovereign” … Continue reading »
Help for Spouses of Chronic Pain Sufferers: How to Empathetically Love
In my Tweetdeck I have a column that pulls up every tweet that uses the hashtag: #ChronicPain. I saw a tweet that caught my eye and led me to the blog: A New Kind of Normal. Today they had a guest blogger and the title of the post is When Loved Ones Hurt. In the … Continue reading »
The 10 Commandments for Communicating with Chronic Pain Sufferers; Pt.2
Yesterday we read through the first 5 Commandments of Communicating with a Chronic Pain Sufferer. Today are commandments 6-10. Thou shalt give HOPE by your helpful questions What is a helpful question? A helpful question is a question that is specific in nature, or open-ended to allow a full response, that indicates you truly understand … Continue reading »
The 10 Commandments of Communicating with Chronic Pain Sufferers; Pt.1
Not only am I hurting, but now I’m frustrated because I can’t explain adequately my situation. Welcome to the world of Chronic Pain sufferers. Over the past three years I have noticed deteriorating communication abilities, not only my own, but also those who truly wish to help. I thought I would put together a “10 … Continue reading »
Tips for the Holidays: Family Communication
Family gatherings. You either love them or loathe them. Catching up with relatives on the past year causes us to focus inwardly more than usual. And frankly, we all have those family members that delight in making themselves the center of attention…perhaps we are that relative? You can identify this person because they always have … Continue reading »
The Reformed Pastor, part IV – Richard Baxter
The project started by Garry (the Hippopotamus) and I to blog through Richard Baxter‘s the Reformed Pastor has stretched out longer than anticipated, and perhaps desired. I have been largely to blame for this, as my blogging took a brief hiatus over the past month. However, we are now back on track and determined to … Continue reading »
God’s Healing for Life’s Losses by Dr. Bob Kellemen-review
Title: God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting Author: Dr. Bob Kellemen Pages: 100; Hardcover Recommended “Jesus promises that life will be filled with losses” – that’s how Dr. Kellemen begins his latest work, God’s Healing for Life’s Losses. Exuding hope, this book becomes a wonderful resource that compassionately directs … Continue reading »
Change Your Wife by Faith: Spend Time with Her
This is a short series of posts commenting on the booklet: Change Your Wife by Faith written by James MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel & Walk in the Word ministries. It is an examination of 1 Peter 3:7, written to husbands: Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife as … Continue reading »
