Our lives as Christians are essentially pre-marital counseling preparing us for a wonderful wedding. All of us are the bride who will finally and eternally be united to our groom, Jesus Christ. Indeed, our lives on earth are the means God uses for a deeper goal. God’s Glorious Plan We can tend to conclude God doesn’t love us, or has … Read More
What brings you comfort and joy?
Comfort and Joy –It’s a feel-good Christmas slogan isn’t it? We sing it in our carols and plaster it on hallmark cards. But what if it reveals more than you think? Each one of us turns somewhere for comfort and joy. What brings you comfort? What brings you joy? Many years ago, I remember waking up on New Year’s Day … Read More
Shepherd or Sheepdog? Leadership Matters!
We have been talking this week about how to deal with disappointment in church leadership, when and how to leave a church, and how to find a church where you can grow in your walk with God. The reality is that church culture is often determined by how the leaders views themselves. Do they mimic Christ in the way they … Read More
Reaching a Child’s Heart for Christ
Reaching a child’s heart for Christ is something every Christian parent desires, right? This honest post by guest writer Barbara Reaoch appeared first here on Revive Our Hearts and is used by permission. When I was asked to lead the Children’s Division at Bible Study Fellowship, I knew it was a great privilege. But how naïve and prideful I was to think my experience … Read More
Date Nights: Do They Help Troubled Marriages?
Date nights–biblical counselors sometimes recommend date nights to folks who come in for marriage counseling. But do they really help? And if not, what does? Guest writer Joshua Waulk, director of Baylight Counseling, shares his inights in this article that appeared first here at his center’s website and is used with permission. (Edited slightly for length–Ed.) There may be no … Read More
PAIN: A Path to Proclaim Christ
Who wants pain? No one! Yet pain provides permission to proclaim the gospel. Guest writer Heidi Jo Fulk tells how God used her pain — a brain tumor at age 23 — to proclaim Christ. . .like the apostle Paul. Heidi’s article appeared first here on Revive Our Hearts and is used with permission. Pain in all its forms often … Read More
Longing for Home This Christmas?
For some of us, Christmas at home is not a place of peace and comfort, but there is great hope. Guest blogger Christina Fox gives encouragement tp find your true home in Jesus Christ when you or a friend longs for home this Christmas. This article first appeared here at Revive Your Heart and is used with permission. –Ed. Walk through … Read More
