New Testament Studies in Titus: The Husband of One Wife (1:6) 21 Apr 2016 Family relationships matter for pastoral leadership. The character of a leader is of profound importance to the God of the Scriptures, and so he lists, out of all the potential…
Marriage How Do I Trust My Spouse After Adultery? 20 Apr 2016 Betrayal by those closest to us is the hardest to overcome. All betrayal is painful, but when it comes from those we know (and who know us) most intimately, and…
Counseling What Biblical Counseling Is NOT: Simply Spiritual 19 Apr 2016 At some level all our problems are theological. A more controversial statement cannot be made in the realm of counseling, but it's a statement that I truly believe. Since we…
Books A Review of “When I am Afraid” by Edward T. Welch 18 Apr 2016 Change is never as simple as "step-by-step" guides suggest. Change is hard work which involves assistance and consistency over time. Yet, we must all make steps towards progress. Ed Welch…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 16 Apr 2016 Every week I collect articles and blog posts from around the web to share with my readers. Here is this week's collection, check it out: 1. "Does Same-Sex Attraction Disqualify…
Uncategorized Next Week 15 Apr 2016 Check back next week for theses posts and more at Pastor Dave Online: 1. A Review of When I am Afraid by Ed Welch I actually liked this little workbook…
Personal On Three Year Anniversaries 15 Apr 2016 “To whom shall we go?” That’s how Peter responded when Jesus asked if he too was going to leave. Peter for his part knew that there was nowhere else to…
New Testament Studies in Titus: Exclusive Eldership (1:5-6) 14 Apr 2016 There are many “pastors” who really should not be in pastoral ministry. For several years I had the pleasure of serving as a church consultant with the National Society for…
Personal… Biblical Counseling Seminar on Anxiety 13 Apr 201615 Apr 2016 Worry is common to us all, and yet some worry can become so overwhelming that it dominates a person's life and thought. In counseling I see a lot of anxious…
Counseling What Biblical Counseling Is NOT: Anti-Medicine 12 Apr 2016 I am a counselor. I spend most of my day working with others to evaluate their problems, strategize for change, and seek wisdom from God’s Word. I love what I…