Do you meditate? The idea of meditation has a bad rep among Christians, but is there another side to the story? In this provocative article by Howard Eyrich, he encourages Christians to rediscover the biblical meaning of the word and enliven the ready of the Bible with meditation. This article first appeared here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and … Read More
Living by the Word
Loving God and living by the Word are inseparable! In this post by Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, which first appeared here on her personal website, she shows us why and how to live by the Word. One of the things we called to do by the Lord, as an expression of our love for Him, is to internalize His Word. … Read More
Emotional Adultery: Hope and Help!
Emotional adultery: Isn’t it easy in the Internet age to virtually meet a man other than your husband and make an emotional attachment? Texting an old boyfriend from high school or chatting via Facebook with a cute guy from Australia, or the next town over, seems safe and fun — and deliciously tempting. I can quick-count three married friends who’ve flirted … Read More
Truth About God When Life Hurts
Truth about God helps you endure when the going gets tough! This article by Pastor Brad Wetherell appeared first here on Unlocking the Bible’s blog and is used with permission. The arrival of difficult circumstances should be no surprise to the Christian. The fact of the matter is that hardship is an unfortunate, yet unavoidable reality that every Christian must face in this … Read More
Moms: Stay at Home or Have a Career?
Raising a family in today’s economy is tough. But do you believe it’s best for moms to stay at home with their children or have a career outside the home? Guest writer Julie Ganschow is founder of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO, has an insightful response. This article appeared first on her blog and is used with permission. The … Read More
10 Questions to Ask After a Nasty Fight
After a nasty fight with a spouse or friend, you sort through the wreckage. These 10 questions by Pastor Deepak Reju will help you think through heart issues and sinful patterns of communications. His article first appeared here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition and is used with permission. –Ed. Picture your last fight with a spouse or friend. For some … Read More
5 Ways God Calls You!
Did you know God calls you and your calling has five parts, each one building on the next? Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, shares the five ways God calls you, enlightening the deep meaning of “calling.” This article appeared first on Donna’s blog and is used with her permission. God works with intentional purpose in each one of us. We as … Read More
God Still Speaks, but Are You Listening?
God still speaks. . .in what ways? And how can you improve your hearing? Today’s guest writer is Dr. Joel Badal, D.Ph., a dean and professor at Crossroads Bible College. This article appeared first here at Unlocking the Bible’s website and is used with permission. Through church history and even among our varied denominations, people often use words like, “The … Read More
How to Rewrite Old Tapes
Did you know that God can rewrite the negative tapes that play in your mind? He has godly messages for you to think on, leading to grace-centered hope and change for your life. This article by biblical counselor Lucy Ann Moll appeared first here on her website. Isn’t it encouraging that God can rewrite your old, negative tapes that play … Read More
