Wise Speech From Proverbs
Truth In Love 344
How we speak is revealing. It says something about who we are. Are we saying things consistent with God’s character or are we not?
Counseling the Right Truths From the Right Texts
Truth In Love 341
We must guard against falling into the trap of being a biblical counselor who teaches the right doctrine from the wrong texts.
How Repentance Gets Hamstrung
Repentance is the only road that leads back to Jesus, where forgiving grace and transforming grace overflow for those who trust in His name.
The Abuse Pendulum (Part 2)
Dr. Jim Newheiser continues to evaluate common statements you hear about ministering to those who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
Engaging Your Child’s Heart Part 2
Truth in Love 321
Parents have the call to train and engage their children by pointing them to biblical principles and the fear of the Lord.
Considering the Duluth Model
Truth in Love 316
When dealing with problems such as abuse and injustice, believers should be zealous in searching the Scriptures for ways to act in a God-pleasing manner.
Practical Steps to Starting a Soul Care Ministry
Truth in Love 314
Scott Mehl shares his experience and provides some practical steps to begin a soul care ministry in the church.
Repentance
Seeking God’s Glory Through Self-Confrontation
This essay presents a model for biblical repentance. A person first determines that change should happen. He then designs a plan for change. And then he starts doing what he has resolved to do.
You Need Perseverance
God may well have purposely planned for us to go down a hard path for the purpose of building spiritual strength and endurance in us.
“I Miss Your Touch”
One of the Negative Effects of COVID-19
Our culture is undergoing necessary restrictions because of the novel coronavirus. The consequences are creeping into our behavior, influencing habits, and affecting the joys of […]
Despair: A Medical Perspective
Truth in Love 275
Some might benefit from some medical interventions for sickness of the body, but everybody needs to understand who God is, who man is, and who Christ is.