A week ago I had the privilege to speak on the topic of addiction at a training for ministers. Because addiction and recovery have been a large part of my career as a counselor I was happy to share my knowledge and experience with those in attendance. I packed a lot into my 30 minuteContinue reading “Early Recovery Tips”
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Continuous Deliverance
*This article first appeared in the July issue of Faith on Every Corner Magazine. A few months ago my 15-year-old daughter made a bracelet of her favorite Bible verse at a youth group event. With beaded letters she spelled out “Gal two twenty” (representing Galatians 2:20). Wanting to be cool like her, I insisted weContinue reading “Continuous Deliverance”
That You May Know
I don’t intend for this post to be long or elaborate, but only for it to speak truth and ignite an unwavering hope in the depths of your soul. Under normal circumstances I would say that’s a tall order- but considering the content is straight from the word of God, I feel confident in thisContinue reading “That You May Know”
Wings and Worry
For the last 10 days or so, my family and I have had the privilege of watching a family of house wrens in our backyard. Initially, we were very pleased when two adult birds took up residency in the birdhouse our son made. But then! One day we heard a faint chirping from within theContinue reading “Wings and Worry”
Apologetic: No Other God (Part IV)
Identity and Purpose. Identity has been a bit of a buzzword these days, but I think that makes this point all the more important! In a world in which individuals seek their identity in wealth, status, race, and sexuality, the Christian faith uniquely offers an identity that is rooted in the person and work ofContinue reading “Apologetic: No Other God (Part IV)”
Apologetic: No Other God (Part III)
The Humble Love of God. The idea of a humble God is one that simply doesn’t exist in other religions. God (or gods) as all-powerful, sure. But humble? Not so much. Yet, in the Christian faith we see the humble love of God demonstrated in the person of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:3 and Colossians 1:15Continue reading “Apologetic: No Other God (Part III)”
Apologetic: No Other God (Part II)
God, Triune, and our All in All. The God of the Bible is unlike any other depiction of God. Only in the God of the Bible do we see God revealed as a personal, triune God. From the Scriptures, we learn that God is one Being in three persons – the Father, the Son, andContinue reading “Apologetic: No Other God (Part II)”
Apologetic: No Other God (Part I)
Have you ever heard someone say that all religions are basically the same? When pressed on this point, most people will say something to the effect of, “Well, all religions teach that you have to be a good person to go to heaven.” Or, “All religions are just about following rules.” Whether these answers reflectContinue reading “Apologetic: No Other God (Part I)”
A Delivered People
When we are in the eternity of God I sincerely hope we’re privy to a larger than life replaying of biblical history. I want to see it all! I want to see Creation, Samson catching foxes, David slaying Goliath, and Elijah calling down fire from Heaven. I want to see the night sky breaking wideContinue reading “A Delivered People”
Holding Fast the Word of God
In a television interview two years ago, Pastor Rick Warren was asked to identify our number one purpose in life. This was his answer: “Your number one purpose in life is to let God love you. Not to love God, but to let Him love you.” Oof. If you wonder why I bring this quoteContinue reading “Holding Fast the Word of God”
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