Recovery Ministry Addiction and Emotion: An Introduction 10 Nov 2016 The relationship between a developed addiction and our emotions is complex. Our emotions can both contribute to substance abuse and be negatively impacted by it. That is to say, a…
Fear On Morality and Worry 9 Nov 20169 Nov 2016 Jessica (not her real name) was an exceedingly anxious person, and it was becoming costly. She didn't sleep, her stomach was in constant knots, she became agitated and irritated easily,…
Old Testament Studies in Daniel: Chapter 11 8 Nov 2016 It is easy to believe that the events of our world are all randomness and chaos. The shifting of powers, the rise and fall of leaders and empires, the destruction…
Anger… A Review of “Good & Angry” by David Powlison 7 Nov 2016 Far too many Christians are reductionist in their assessment of emotions, and simplistic in their treatment of negative emotions. We say things like, "don't live by your feelings." We counsel people…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 5 Nov 2016 Every week I try to compile a list of interesting articles from around the web. Here's this week's list: 1. "Groaning Versus Grumbling" by Joel Leavell A good word on…
Personal Monthly Love: October 4 Nov 20164 Nov 2016 Here's what I loved in October 2016: 1. The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human Experience by Jeremy Pierre This is a phenomenal work, a sort of theology of…
Uncategorized Next Week 4 Nov 2016 Here's what you can expect next week: 1. A Review of Good & Angry by David Powlison Powlison is one of the leading voices in the Biblical Counseling movement, and…
Counseling The Attributes of God in Biblical Counseling: Goodness 3 Nov 2016 Most doubts about God attack either His sovereignty or His goodness. When it comes to evil, heartbreak, sorrow, and suffering in our lives we are tempted to question these attributes.…
Marriage The Idol of a Godly Marriage 2 Nov 20162 Nov 2016 "What's wrong with wanting a godly marriage?" It's a question that's been asked by more than one person in counseling sessions. In my experience with couples it is almost always…
Old Testament Studies in Daniel: Chapter 10 1 Nov 2016 God delights to comfort His children. The Bible tells us that God is a stronghold, a comfort, and shield, and a refuge (see Ps. 9:9; 27:1; 46:1; 84:11; 119:76). Psalm…
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