In the first session or two of counseling I usually give watching my video, “How To Confess Your Sin,” as homework. I also tell the folks that they need to do what I say to do in the video, which is to confess their sin to God and to anyone they have sinned against. If I […]
The little pen I carry in my wallet says, “to me to live is Christ.“ I want to make that pin not a rabbit’s foot or a talisman, but a reminder of a glorious reality. Lord Jesus, make thyself to me A living, bright reality; More present to faith‘s vision keen Than any outward object […]
“The glory of God can be described with a range of terms. It is his brightness, his splendor, and his radiance. It is his weightiness, his power, and his majesty. It is his fame, his honor, and his renown. In the words of Douglas Moo, ‘Glory’ signifies the splendor and majesty that belong intrinsically to […]
Over the years I’ve noticed that what motivates people to change is not always telling them things they need to hear. Sometimes, maybe usually, it involves creating the kind of relationship with the person that will change them via presence and love. So, if a boss is being mean to his employees, it usually doesn’t […]
Dr. Lawyer Do you do ever counseling via, let say Skype or something like that program? Good Christian lady 42 years, married to drug edict, has two children (girl 13 and son 6 y.o.), annoying thoughts, irrational fears, panic attacks, insomnia. Became very psychotic: doubt her faith. If you can help to do counseling through […]
When he saw them come into the room, Bob hated John almost immediately. John came with Courtney: tall, blond, legs that went all the way down to the ground. On top of that, she was tan and had really nice teeth. What did John have, other than Courtney, that Bob didn’t? Bob had a really […]
How often have you found yourself in a deep discussion with someone only to find out later that you were talking about two different things? You’re talking socks on the floor and your husband is talking about who gets to be in charge of the household. “Wait, we were talking about socks, how did we […]
Where love is the compelling power, there is no sense of strain or conflict or bondage in doing what is right; the man or woman who is compelled by Jesus’ love and empowered by his Spirit does the will of God from the heart. For (as Paul would say from experience) “where the Spirit of […]
I just find grieving so unpredictable. Does it get easier? Today I awoke and went over to George’s dresser and opened the top drawer. I began to see items that I remember and the tears just flowed. I know you told me you lost your wife three years ago so I knew you could understand. […]
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