Books A Review of “Addiction and Change” by Carlo DiClemente 11 Jul 2016 I've spent the last eight years working with addicts in varying degrees and roles. It's been a joy and a challenge, but I've learned on dominant thing in that time:…
Personal Summer Reading List 10 Jul 2016 Summer is my time to do some more light and random reading. Since I spend most of the year focused around one study subject - this year's subject is addictions…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 9 Jul 20169 Jul 2016 Here's this week's collection of interesting articles from around the web: 1. "10 Temptations Facing a Pastor's Wife" by Aaron Menikoff My dear brother Aaron has written a wonderful piece…
Uncategorized Next Week 8 Jul 2016 Don't miss these posts and more next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1) A Review of Addiction and Change by Carlo DiClemente One of the best and most insightful books…
Counseling Grace Blockers: Guilt and Shame 7 Jul 2016 I love Tim (not his real name). He has struggled with a serious drug addiction for many years. He is making some effort to change, to give up his drugs…
Recovery Ministry Helping My Addict: Don’t Punish with Overreactions 6 Jul 2016 Consequences can play a key role in motivating people to change. As a result the temptation for some is to dole out consequences with passion and tenacity. Yet, external consequences…
Books A Review of “The Election of Grace” by Stephen Williams 5 Jul 2016 The debate over the doctrine of election has been with us for centuries. Most theologians don't assume it will be settled this side of eternity, but every once in a…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 2 Jul 2016 Here is this week's collection of interesting articles from around the web: 1. "Partisanship and tribalism are ruining our conversations about art" by Sonny Bunch A fantastic piece from The…
Uncategorized Next Week 1 Jul 2016 Don't miss these posts and more next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1) A Review of Election of Grace by Stephen Williams This book, developed from the author's Kantzer lecture at…
Marriage A Word About Polite Abusers 30 Jun 201630 Jun 2016 Not all abuse evidences itself in bruises, and not all abusers manifest their desire for control with fists. Domestic abuse is often hard for those on the outside to see.…
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