Read the book that got Jay Adams hauled into court! As you suspected, the title is intended to be clickbait—but it worked and here you are. Yes, it is true, but we are not talking about a civil court. Instead, Jay ran afoul of some fellow Presbyterians who took umbrage with him. His view of …
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As you suspected, the title is intended to be clickbait—but it worked and here you are. Yes, it is true, but we are not talking about a civil court. Instead, Jay ran afoul of some fellow Presbyterians who took umbrage with him. His view of the Sabbath and Sabbath-keeping was a departure from the Westminster …
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Dear caregivers, Walking alongside someone who has faced trauma is like journeying with a modern-day exile. This is because trauma feels like exile. It uproots individuals from their familiar world, shattering their sense of safety, eroding their identity, and rewriting their life story. While they might not use the term, much of their description echoes […]
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In Romans 15, Paul is expressing his gratitude for the congregation at Rome. He speaks of them in ways there, however, that might surprise us. He views them, as average believers, competent to counsel one another. All Christians can become equipped to provide general soul care for one another. Consider how Paul says this inContinue reading “You Can Counsel Too”
Read MoreHow does a congregation pick up the pieces after a pastor has left, disqualified himself, died, or created division? This is an immensely difficult topic and one that sadly happens far too often. Many times congregations don’t know what to do or even where to start. The emotional impact is so heavy that it isContinue reading “Grieving Church Workshops”
Read MoreSparrow & Heart Soul Care is committed to helping local churches shepherd their people well. After nearly two decades in pastoral ministry I know firsthand the weight that pastors carry. Most congregations do not have the luxury of a full-time counseling pastor, nor a large counseling ministry. This means a large percentage of the counselingContinue reading “Church Counseling Partnerships”
Read MoreAfter 18 years in pastoral ministry I woke up today not a pastor. It’s been a sobering realization. “Pastor” has been such a part of my identity for so long it feels sadder and harder than I thought it would to lose that title. We love our church and we love the ministry, but weContinue reading “Life Update”
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There are many reasons why reading Scripture can be difficult. The mere act of opening your Bible in a world of busyness and distractions can be a struggle. Even when we do read a passage, we may be too preoccupied or exhausted to remember what we read. Other times, we read passages and they feel […]
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Imagine this. After church, everyone is engaged in some kind of conversation. That is a step in the right direction even if half the conversations are about the weather. Then you overhear slivers of those conversations. People are being vulnerable and speaking about matters that are important—the sermon, a parenting question, a challenge with a […]
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Objection: “But you don’t have an open mind!” Ever heard it before? Well, it won’t be the first or last time if you are involved in trying to be biblical in your counseling. Let’s see how you might answer. Response: Right. And neither do you. Your very objection indicates that you have a position on …
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Objection: “But you don’t have an open mind!” Ever heard it before? Well, it won’t be the first or last time if you are involved in trying to be biblical in your counseling. Let’s see how you might answer. Response: Right. And neither do you. Your very objection indicates that you have a position on …
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