We all have to trust something in life. We quickly realize we are unable to live life completely independent of anything or anyone else. The human experience is an interdependent one that relies on others to live, sustain, and flourish. The fact of the matter is that I cannot even see myself fully and accurately […]
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We all have to trust something in life. We quickly realize we are unable to live life completely independent of anything or anyone else. The human experience is an interdependent one that relies on others to live, sustain, and flourish. The fact of the matter is that I cannot even see myself fully and accurately alone. I need a mirror or someone else to tell me that something is on my back because I cannot see life completely and accurately by myself. Reliance infers trust. As biblical counselors, we not only trust the Bible for ourselves but also engage with and invite others to trust the Bible as God’s Word to address every area and season of life. Continue Reading →
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The biblical imperative for parents is to raise their children in a manner that develops the whole person toward a fear and loving obedience to the Lord. This command transcends generations and cultural moods, promoting faith and the proclamation of the gospel through righteous living (Deut. 6:6-7; Prov. 22:6-7). It requires an intentional and creative commitment to understand the child, the world they live in, and the truth of the gospel that shapes every area and detail of life. Each child and season of life presents unique opportunities and challenges. Continue Reading →
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The biblical imperative for parents is to raise their children in a manner that develops the whole person toward a fear and loving obedience to the Lord. This command transcends generations and cultural moods, promoting faith and the proclamation of the gospel through righteous living (Deut. 6:6-7; Prov. 22:6-7). It requires an intentional and creative commitment to understand the child, the world they live in, and the truth of the gospel that shapes every area and detail of life. Each child and season of life presents unique opportunities and challenges. Continue Reading →
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As believers, we have directly experienced the joy that comes through faith in Christ and the gospel’s transforming work. There is also an accompanying indescribable sense of joy that undergirds every area of life. Even amid suffering, we have hope that transcends this temporal world and elevates our desires to that which is eternal and spiritual. In trying to find language to capture this experience, I would describe joy as the state of delight in God. The pursuit of joy is the pursuit of God. Let’s explore this further together. Continue Reading →
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