One of the greatest thrills that a parent can have is when their little one sees them, clearly recognizes them, and calls them by name. Another cool time is when they take their first step. The other day, I had lunch with a family where there were four generations in the room. It was very […]
From Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, pg. 67.
I was reading in Romans this morning and came across the 13th chapter. It has been a much-quoted passage of late and got me to thinking. It is true that the letter was written to the church in Rome during the time either during or just before Nero, that famous fiddler. Some say that even though […]
The topic of quitting smoking came up today. I grew up in a non-smoking home, so it was never something I had to deal with. I grew up in a Baptist home and drinking and smoking were just things Christians didn’t do. So, I didn’t ever do it. There have been times when I’ve enjoyed […]
The counselee who is lazy can come to us in a variety of ways. A mother might bring her teen won’t stop playing video games and make his bed. An out of work who can’t find work might ask for help. You might just come across a homeless guy sitting on the side of the […]
The question came the other day: How do you counsel someone who says they never pray? Well, a lot of my answer depends on why the person isn’t praying. So, I begin by asking questions. The first question is, “What do you think prayer is?” The word prayer isn’t a word that people, who aren’t Christians, use […]
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