Tag: god
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WHY THE ASCENSION OF KING JESUS MATTERS FOR BIBLICAL Counseling: Pt. 1
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Introduction The Ascension of King Jesus is an aspect in history andtheology that is woefully neglected and underemphasized. As Christfollowers we talk often of the death and resurrection of Jesus (1COR. 15:3-4)-and we should! But when was the last time that youheard a sermon on the Lord’s Day about the Ascent of the King ofkings…
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Divine Knowledge
How different is biblical counseling from other counseling models? Is it just counseling that utilizes Scripture verses, or is there more to it? The answer becomes clear when we compare the biblical counseling model to some alternatives. In his classic work, The Christian Counselor’s Manual, Jay Adams clarifies the difference this way. He refers to…
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When “Self” is at the Center
When self is at the center of any of our lives it leads to areas, we are blind to in our character. We can see this displayed in a lack of ownership for sinful actions or responses (not seeing them, or not seeing it as sinful), or justify why we acted or responded sinfully. One…
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WHEN CHRISTMAS IS NOT THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
I love Christmas. And I am immensely blessed to be married to a woman who loves Christmas with me. My two children love Christmas too! My precious little girl loves watching all the Christmas Veggie Tales and my very energetic son waits with great anticipation for our Christmas Eve Worship Gathering at First Christian Church.…
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Liberating Truth
At our last Tri State CBC monthly meeting we discussed The Liberating Truth of Romans 6. Our discussion was based off Armand Tiffe’s booklet by that title. We discussed that Romans 6 is an “eye opener” and “faith builder” not only for us as biblical counselors but also for those counselees that we minister to…
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Living Water & Cracked Cisterns
“Behind every tragedy of human character lies a long process of wicked thinking.” When I was a young boy, Dad would often recite this quote from a little booklet titled, Chapel Sayings of Dr. Bob Jones Sr. It has stuck with me ever since. It reminds me of the Casting Crowns song “Slow Fade,” released…
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The Path to Changed Desires
Has God placed someone in your life that seems to be seeking direction? Maybe a young Christian has sought you out to disciple them. Or maybe you have been self-reflecting on your walk with Christ and notice that something is off. If you are in any of these situations you maybe wondering “Where do I…
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Is God Good?
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Glancing at the title of this article, most of us would immediately say, “Yes! God is good.” After all, Scripture is clear when it speaks about God, saying, “You are good, and you do what is good” (Psalm 119:68). But the problem arises when a spouse is unloving or unfaithful, or when a grandchild is…
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God’s Word: Our Perfect and Sufficient Foundation
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As we finished our first meeting for the NCCBC, I read from Psalm 19:7-11. This Psalm is known for its emphasis on drawing our hearts to meditate on the riches and beauty of God’s Word. For the sake of space, I want us to meditate together on the first characteristic that describes God’s Holy Word-that…
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