Change is mandatory for the Christian. God has saved us so that we can fellowship with Him, be changed into the image of Christ, and help others do the same. Therefore, it’s imperative that we understand the nature of change, and that means we need to appreciate the...
Think about just some of the things God has done—creating the universe, facilitating each atom, tracking every sparrow, counting the stars, and superintending every event to achieve His greatest glory and the benefit of His followers. If God weren’t God, He’d have his...
If we want our children to be confident and fearless, why would we teach them to flee? The answer is simple and profound; the Bible commands that every day we all need to courageously run away from some things and toward others. What should our families flee? II...
By God’s grace I’ve had the privilege of being a biblical counselor for over 20 years, and I want to share six things the Lord has taught me along the way. All Christians are biblical counselors. Is it possible to study counseling as an occupation, be certified, and...
Counselee: “My wife doesn’t respect me.” Me: “Why do you think you’re not easy to respect?” Counselee: “What does this have to do with me?” . . . or . . . Counselee: “My parents are such idiots!” Me: “You know, I don’t think the Lord’s glorified when you talk about...
I love Thanksgiving, and I hate how the world seems to skip right from Halloween to Christmas. I enjoy both of those days as well, obviously Christmas is my favorite. But, I really love Thanksgiving and believe it’s detrimental to our understanding of God and His Word...
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring...
“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2, ESV). Introduction Just recently, I listened to Jordan Peterson’s “Message to the Churches.”[1] Before I listened to this, I knew very little about the man. I was not...
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” (Matthew 28: 19, ESV). Introduction Continuing the series on refuting baptismal regeneration passages, we move to the Great...
Churches have too long forsaken their role in counseling. “Let’s leave these complex issues up to the medical professionals” has been said by far too many pastors. “Let’s instruct counselees on how the Bible applies to their situation and walk with them in their...