I see legalism as one of the most difficult issues to help a counselee to understand in the counseling process. When I meet with a woman for counseling I can hear legalism embedded in the language she uses even though she may not realize she is a legalist.
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One of the most hopeful promises we can offer sin-sick people is that God promises a way of escape from our temptation. No matter the nature of the sin—anger, lust, addictive habits, whatever—God is faithful to help. Why, then, do Christians fail to appropriate this promise? Continue Reading →
Read MoreGrace and peace to you today. Today’s Kindle deals include a selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: God Has Thrown Some Husks) God Has Something to Say in Your Worship Service This is a key to understanding worship. “The Scriptures … [teach] that worship is not where we gather together to speak about God; rather, worship is where God summons us into his presence in order to speak to us. To be sure, we will speak as well, but only …
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Read MoreToday’s post is written by Tim Chester and is sponsored by Christian Focus Publications. Tim is a senior faculty member of Crosslands Training and the author of over 40 books, including Angels: When Heaven Meets Earth. He has a PhD in theology, a PgDip in history and 25 years’ experience of pastoral ministry. “My grandma’s house is full of angels.” I must have looked a somewhat quizzical, so she clarified: “Statues and pictures.” “Is she a Christian?” I asked. “Oh …
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