Counseling On Experiential Avoidance: Practical Issues in Treatment 20 Jul 2017 Elvin’s alcohol problem was truthfully a surface level issue. He did drink too much and way too often, but he drank particularly because he wanted to suppress his feelings of…
New Testament The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control 19 Jul 2017 Perhaps, out of all the characteristics identifying believers the quality of “self-control” is the most intimidating. After all, self-control is incredibly difficult. Most of us know the struggle of restraint…
Spiritual Gifts The Spiritual Gifts: Experiencing the Spirit (Part 1) 18 Jul 2017 The relationship between the Spirit and the Word is a significant issue for the Christian life. It has long been a subject of discussion among theologians and pastors. I plan,…
Books A Review of “Strange Fire” by John MacArthur 17 Jul 2017 John MacArthur is a seasoned critic of the Charismatic movement, having previously authored two other monographs on the subject. Strange Fire, however, stands out as a different response to the…
Uncategorized Next Week 14 Jul 2017 Check back next week for these posts and more at Pastor Dave Online: 1. A Review of Strange Fire by John MacArthur At one level I could hardly disagree with…
Counseling On Experiential Avoidance: Conceptual Issues in Treatment 13 Jul 201713 Jul 2017 Fear of our feelings can be a debilitating reality for those who suffer. Biblical counselors want to help people navigate their undesired emotions in a way that is honoring to…
New Testament The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness 12 Jul 201712 Jul 2017 Gentleness is not much of a cultural value. Our world, much like the culture of Greece and Rome during the time of Paul, believes in power and authority. Machismo culture…
Spiritual Gifts The Spiritual Gifts: Understanding the Spirit (Part 4) 11 Jul 2017 The work of the Holy Spirit covers a broad array of activities within the pages of Scripture. Both within the Charismatic movement and without, Christians have tended to reduce the…
Recovery Reflections on the IBCD Summer Institute 2017 10 Jul 2017 The complexity of an addiction scares most of us. The interplay of body and soul presents unique challenges in counseling. Yet, the epidemic that is drug addiction in the U.S.…
Personal Monthly Love: June 7 Jul 2017 Here's what I loved in June of 2017: 1. Brunch Krista and I celebrated our anniversary this month by getting brunch at one of our favorite places: Toast. Toast is…
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