The Sin of Comparison
Comparison is a common struggle, even among the disciples of John the Baptist. There is freedom when we look from our accomplishments and shortcomings to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit’s Role in the Process of Change
The Holy Spirit has set us free in Christ and dwells within us, giving life to our mortal bodies so that we can set our minds on the things of the Spirit, and live a life that pleases the Lord.
Overcoming the Fear of Medical Issues
Overcoming anxiety, medical or not, is a slow process of letting Christ shape your heart, knowing that when the darkness of fear arises, the Good Shepherd has not left you.
Union with Christ: Our Hope for Sanctification
Union with Christ is the spiritual knitting together of Christ and the Christian through which the believer receives all the blessings of salvation.
The Church’s Role in Counseling You
When faced with a crisis or seeing a need for change in our lives, there is a temptation to withdraw from the church. This is an invitation to be truly known and cared for by the the counsel found in God’s Word and in His Church.
True Wisdom from Above
Godly wisdom does not come naturally to us; our hearts are often bent towards selfish motives. God’s word shows us the path to true wisdom that will yield peaceful fruits of righteousness even in the face of difficult and tense conflicts.
How Our Lust for Man’s Approval Blinds Us to Sin
The desire to be loved, appreciated, and praised can lead the believer down a path of sin and pride, seeking the approval of those around them instead of the God who knows their weakness and loves them despite it.
Vengeance Is Mine
In a world that increasingly celebrates personal vengeance retribution as due justice, Christians must live counter-culturally, trusting instead in God’s administration.
Between Bethel and Dan
Clinically-Informed Biblical Counseling's Failed Attempt at Balance
Attempts, like Clinically-Informed Biblical Counseling, have sought to find balance between two extremes. 1 Kings 12 shows us that “closer” to the truth is still disobedience if it isn’t where God commands.
The Greenhouse Effect of Sanctification: You Are Not Your Spouse’s Holy Spirit
While the Christian is not their spouses Holy Spirit and cannot sanctify their spouse, they can create an environment of Christ-like love and grace that promotes spiritual growth.
Why am I Depressed?
In depression, the Christian can turn to Psalm 42 and 43 and respond to despair internally through questioning their soul and externally through reminding their heart of truth and finding hope through worship and prayer.
The Dangers of Secular Psychology
Because secular psychology is founded upon beliefs antithetical to God, Christians must reject secular psychology and interpret problems through the perfect lens of God’s Word.
