by Bob | May 1, 2014 | Biblical Counseling, Empathy, Spiritual Friends
Developing the Biblical Counseling Skill of Empathy Sometimes we think that because the world uses a word like “empathy,” therefore, we can’t use that word in biblical counseling. However, many biblical passages urge rich soul empathizing: Rejoice with those who...
by Bob | Apr 28, 2014 | 5 to Live By, Parenting
5 Top Blog Posts of the Week: 5 to Live By 5 top Christian blog posts of the week—suffering, small groups, church planting, parenting, book banning, and more. Should Christian Parents Ban Books? Writing for The Gospel Coalition, Gracy Olmstead asks Should Christian...
by Bob | Apr 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Heaven Is for Real…But the Preaching and Pastoral Care Were Not I was not planning to see the newly-released movie, Heaven Is for Real. But my extended family wanted to see it…and they wanted my perspective on it. So I went. The movie and book are based upon...
by Bob | Apr 15, 2014 | Cross, Easter
Easter, Jesus’ Death on the Cross, and the Old Testament Hebrews 8-10 tell us that the Old Testament sanctuary sacrificial system pictures and foreshadows Christ’s perfect sacrifice for us. Picture with me what Old Testament believers experience as they journey to...
by Bob | Apr 14, 2014 | 5 to Live By, Cross, Crucifixion, Easter, Good Friday, Holy Week, Resurrection
5 Top Easter Blog Posts of the Week: 5 to Live By 5 top Christian blog posts of the week—this week we focus on blogs related to Good Friday and Easter. The Resurrection and Parenting Does the resurrection relate to parenting? Of course it does—Christ-s resurrection...