In my personal study today I read through 1 Corinthians 5. The entire chapter is speaking of sexual deviancy. Sadly it is not the Apostle Paul’s rant about the sexual deviant outside the Church, rather those inside the Church. Here is what is written, as recorded in the New American Standard Bible: I wrote to … Continue reading »
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Parenting: Turning the Mission into the Mission Field
I am absolutely blown away with how much activity takes place in the lives of the teens in my youth group and even in my own home. A couple nights ago we sat down as a family and synced our calendars. (We use the Google Calendar and highly recommend it) I couldn’t believe how much … Continue reading »
Confidence: Valley of Vision
O God, You are very great, My lot is to approach you with godly fear and humble confidence, for your condescension equals your grandeur, and your goodness is your glory. I am unworthy, but you still welcome; guilty, but you are merciful; indigent, but your riches are unsearchable. You have shown boundless compassion towards me … Continue reading »
unPlanned by Abby Johnson: Book Review
Recently I was given a gift copy of unPlanned written by Abby Johnson, a former director of a Planned Parenthood clinic who eventually became a pro-life advocate. My thoughts on this book follow. The Book: I was immediately drawn into unPlanned from the very first chapter. It is in these opening remarks of this book … Continue reading »
Instructive Interaction: Jesus & John the Baptist
Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me? But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting … 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 »
Four Observations of Christ’s Prayer in Gethsemane: Mark 14
And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” (Mar 14:36 ESV) The time of the cross was imminent. The suffering had begun. Christ had entered the Garden of Gethsemane and pulled aside to pray before the events of … 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 »
Parenting, Possession, & Prayer: Demons, Deliverance & Deity
And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, “What are you arguing about with them?” And someone from the crowd … Continue reading »
