“Counseling in a church context is far richer than “designated expert” meets with “needy client.” –David Powlison
Do It Again
Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough […]
With Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Hi Georgina, There are times when the various Scripture passages can sound hollow and without meaning—even trite. This is often because we are so familiar with them that we’ve forgotten why we memorized them in the first place or perhaps because we believe the world; and the world sucks the life out of the truths […]
Become An Expert Listener
HOW TO MINISTER TO SOMEONE WHO IS EMOTIONALLY VOLATILE
American Sensibilities
Consider the well-meant evangelical exhortation to “invite Jesus into your heart.” I assume this imagery comes from Revelation 3:20 (“I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me”). But why, on the basis of […]
“Doing” Evangelism
Dear Pastor Lawyer, In May, our church began having two services on Sunday mornings. The first service is geared to Christians and the second service is more oriented to non-Christians. We were wondering what you think about the best way for a church to “do evangelism”. Thanks for the help. John & Constance Dear […]
25 Ways to Communicate Respect
I’m sure there is a better way to share a really great post, but I don’t know how to do it. So I’m reproducing it here with a link to where you can find the original. by Jennifer Flanders Actions speak louder than words. You can say you respect your husband, but he’ll have a hard […]
When Troubles Come Thick
by Douglas Wilson There are times—and this may be one of them for you—when troubles come thick, and there seems to be no end, and you cannot touch the bottom with your feet. Man is born to trouble, as Scripture says, as the sparks fly upward. But here is the encouraging word. “I waited patiently for […]
What is the Bible Basically About?
Or better: Who is the Bible all about?