Dis. Grace.: Responding Biblically to Church Scandal
Dis. Grace.: Responding Biblically to Church Scandal
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Announcing “Hello, God”
We’re pleased to announce Hello, God: Seeking the Lord When Words Fall Short, which will be released May 27th. Use the coupon code HELLO for a special pre-order discount. In this thirty-one-day devotional, Grace Utomo explores key Bible passages and characters that helped her learn to pray again after severe trauma. Discover God’s heart to commune […]
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The Transformative Power of Personal Prayer
As you read the New Testament, you get the sense that Paul prayed with and for people a lot. His letters are filled with comments like, “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus,” (1 Cor. 1:4) and “it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more with knowledge and discernment” (Phil. 1:9). Jesus spent time teaching, talking, and eating with His disciples. He also prayed with and for them on many occasions, including His deeply personal prayer at the Last Supper. This pattern of intimate, personal prayer continued into the early church as His disciples practiced what they had been taught. It was a hallmark of Christianity from the time of its foundation and should be for us as well. Continue Reading →
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The Peace of God for Anxiety
Anxiety tests our faith in God to care for us when life seems out of control. We’re tempted to be anxious when we’re facing life changes, such as looking for a job, moving to a new area, or making decisions about a health condition. The fear of making mistakes is another struggle that paralyzes some people. Continue Reading →
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A Gratitude Primer
God is worthy of our constant thanksgiving. Living with a grateful heart enables us to fulfill our destiny of “glorifying God and enjoying Him forever.” David gives us several compelling reasons to thank God in Psalm 138. Continue Reading →
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Don’t Pray!
There are those who claim that they are believers because they pray. But all sorts of people pray—to all sorts of gods. I want, therefore, to make it clear that prayer—alone—doesn’t cut it. “How do you know that?” The Book of Proverbs is explicit on the subject (28:9): Anyone who turns his ear away from …
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The Mailbag: Help! Our ladies’ prayer meeting is a disaster!
The Mailbag: Help! Our ladies’ prayer meeting is a disaster!
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Why should you consider education and a future career in biblical counseling?
Why should you consider education and a future career in biblical counseling? Have you ever...
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How to Care for the Persecuted Church in Nicaragua
In the face of believers experiencing religious persecution in Nicaragua, the need for faithful biblical counseling provides us a great opportunity to partner in prayer, strengthen through support, and encourage endurance. Continue Reading →
Read MoreThrowback Thursday ~ Band-Aids vs. Chemotherapy: Why Suffering Women are Drawn to False Doctrine and 7 Things We Can do to Help
Band-Aids vs. Chemotherapy: Why Suffering Women are Drawn to False Doctrine and 7 Things We Can do to Help
Read MoreThrowback Thursday ~ 8 Unbiblical Notions Christian Women Need to Be Set Free From
8 Unbiblical Notions Christian Women Need to Be Set Free From
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Cultivating Spiritual Growth: Exploring the 4-Be’s in Biblical Counseling
In the early days of the church, as recorded in Acts 2:41-47, we witness a vibrant Christian community engaging passionately with what I like to call the “4-Be’s” of spiritual life: be in the Word, be in prayer, be in church, and be in accountability. This passage provides a practical model for both those who offer biblical counsel and those who seek it. Continue Reading →
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