No human has absolute authority over another. This perspective should be common sense, but it’s not for everyone. A dictatorial husband and father can put wives and children in a difficult spot, which begs the question, do you think it’s right to correct my authoritarian… Continue Reading …
If you had the opportunity to confront a person about a mistake they made, how would you go about it? What are a few key things you should consider when facing a friend with their problem? May I suggest three vital ideas that you must… Continue Reading …
It seems that nearly every person who becomes a believer and then walks away from their faith or away from the church does so because of disillusionment or disappointment. The simple response is to say that they never believed God, but that response lacks nuance… Continue Reading …
With “self” perpetually present, and its accompanying desire for control, the act of surrender is a moment-by-moment requirement. To help illustrate this tendency, having an accurate understanding of your old, in-Adam identity, and your new, in-Christ identity is helpful. Read the Series: Chapter 1 –… Continue Reading …
Death, taxes, and being sinful are assured until Jesus comes back to take us home. This chapter is not about death or taxes. It is about the prospects of being sinful–a sad reality we can never entirely eradicate from our lives. Listen to the podcast… Continue Reading …
One of the more surprising things I have learned from a career in counseling is the average Christian does not know how to change. The Bible word for change is repentance. Listen to the podcast Our podcasts are on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, TuneIn, or… Continue Reading …
When your spouse sins, who pays for it? Do you make her pay for what she did wrong or do you take her to Jesus and show her how His death is enough punishment to remove her transgressions? Listen to the podcast Our podcasts are… Continue Reading …
Helping a spouse overcome sin is a privilege and challenge, with many pitfalls. One of those pitfalls is your willingness to “handle their truth” without becoming angry. Can you be trusted with the disappointing truth about your spouse? Megan’s husband, Jeff, is a huge disappointment… Continue Reading …
