Author: Sacha Alexandre Mendes

How (NOT) to “Balance” Truth and Love

How (NOT) to “Balance” Truth and Love

Posted by | Oct 28, 2020 | |

“Biblical counseling is harsh and unloving!” “Biblical counselors do not care for suffering people!” How many times have you heard this kind of criticism? Sometimes, the criticism comes from hurting people who received terrible counsel from unloving counselors that resulted in an awful experience. Sometimes, the criticism comes from a stereotype propagated through time. No matter the source or kind of objection, it is wise to learn from this type of accusation. Continue Reading →

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“I Need Something Other Than the Gospel!”

“I Need Something Other Than the Gospel!”

Posted by | Jun 3, 2020 | |

I have talked to several people with a similar longing after spending time in counseling: “I need something else.” The context is typically a consistent failure to make changes in their life. When sincere Christians face a lack of progress in their Christian walk, they get discouraged. Discouragement quickly leads to a range of struggles rooted in unbelief. The result is a deceitful conclusion that the gospel is not enough. A sincere Christian would hardly say that the gospel is insufficient, but his longings tell a different story: “Give me something more than the gospel, this is not working.” Continue Reading →

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Dealing with Deceit and Opposition in Ministry

Posted by | Oct 11, 2019 | |

The daily routine of ministry exposes a minister to a wide range of experiences. Ministry brings great joy as we witness the mighty work of Jesus in the lives of broken people. But ministry can bring a lot of challenges as well. Difficult situations frequently come upon those who are laboring in the Lord’s harvest (John 16:33; 2 Cor. 4:7-15; 2 Tim. 1:8; 3:12). And behind difficult situations, there is often deceit and all sorts of relational opposition that require wisdom. Continue Reading →

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Dealing with Deceit and Opposition in Ministry

Posted by | Oct 11, 2019 | |

The daily routine of ministry exposes a minister to a wide range of experiences. Ministry brings great joy as we witness the mighty work of Jesus in the lives of broken people. But ministry can bring a lot of challenges as well. Difficult situations frequently come upon those who are laboring in the Lord’s harvest (John 16:33; 2 Cor. 4:7-15; 2 Tim. 1:8; 3:12). And behind difficult situations, there is often deceit and all sorts of relational opposition that require wisdom. Continue Reading →

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