No doubt there are many phrases regularly quoted in your home. “If it’s not yours, don’t touch it.” “Think before you speak.” “It’s not done until it’s done right." One of the concepts repeatedly quoted in my home and ministry is: “If your philosophy doesn’t work 100%...
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...
Emotional blackmail is a weapon that is all too often wielded by those who call themselves Christians. It’s brandished in the home, in politics, the workplace, and in the church. John Piper rightly observes, “Emotional blackmail happens when a person equates his or...
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...
If you regularly follow American politics, you likely recognize that America has been obsessed with identity. According to the internet, Identity Politics is a political approach that centers on the shared experiences and concerns of groups based on factors like race,...
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...