by Bob | Jun 24, 2010 | Christian Living, Regeneration, Salvation, Soul Physicians
Extreme Makeover Note: You can find the following spiritual parable, which is reproduced here with permission, in Soul Physicians. Once upon a time there lived a beautiful Swan. Swan reflected the Creator, related lovingly, ruled humbly over Swandom, and rested...
by Bob | Jun 23, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Christian Living, Marriage
What Causes Our Fights and Quarrels? It’s so easy to think of how big or small my slice of the pie is compared to the next person. Sadly, we bring that same competitive, hoarding spirit into the work of the Spirit. That’s true regarding the Spirit’s work in our...
by Bob | Jun 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Our Capax Dei We are told that “hunger is the best sauce.” The Bible tells us that spiritually speaking, “hunger is the best sauce in our thirst for God.” God’s Word teaches that God created the human personality with a capax Dei: capacity for God. We are at the...
by Bob | Jun 20, 2010 | Cotton Mather, Father's Day, Puritans
A Puritan Father’s Lesson Plan: By Cotton Mather Introduction: What’s a Godly Father to Do for His Children? On Father’s Day we tend to focus on simple gifts to Dads—a tie, a silly or sentimental card—and on back-yard barbecues. All good things, to be sure. And modern...
by Bob | Jun 19, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Book Review, Puritans
Review of: Helpful Truth in Past Places: The Puritan Practice of Biblical Counseling Note: This review first appeared on the Gospel Coalition review site. Book Details • Author: Mark Deckard • Publisher: Mentor/Christian Focus Publications (2010) (208 Pages) •...
