by Bob | Jun 25, 2016 | Martin Luther
In Luther’s tract, The Freedom of a Christian, written in October 1520, Luther describes how the gospel nurtures the Christian. Then he provides one of his most succinct summaries of the gospel—in 184 words. The Christian Nurtured by the Gospel “Nothing else in...
by Bob | Jun 23, 2016 | Gospel-Centered Counseling
A Word from Bob: This morning, David Jenkins did a podcast interview with me about Gospel-Centered Counseling: How Christ Changes Lives. As soon as the interview is “live,” I’ll provide a link. Here’s a manuscript of the interview. DJ: “Bob, please tell us a bit...
by Bob | Jun 20, 2016 | Change Management
A Word from Bob: Change is hard—for all of us. Leading change in a church or para-church is hard work—for every leader. The Bible has a lot to say about change—and it all starts with changed hearts before changing purposes and programs. I’ve taken today’s post from...
by Bob | May 27, 2016 | Martin Luther, Pastoral Counseling
I’ve started working on book 14: Martin Luther’s Pastoral Counseling: Counseling Under the Cross. In my previous post, I shared snippets from chapter 5: Gospel-Centered Comfort for Suffering. Today, I’m offering a taste of chapter 7: Christ’s Medicine for Suffering....
by Bob | May 26, 2016 | Grief, Martin Luther
I’ve started working on book 14: Martin Luther’s Pastoral Counseling: Counseling Under the Cross. I thought I’d share a snippet from chapter 5, “Gospel-Centered Comfort for Suffering.” We often think of Luther applying the gospel to our sin—which he certainly does....
