5 top Christian blog posts of the week—posts on suffering, counseling resources, worry, and more by Paul Tautges, Kevin Carson, Trevin Wax, and more.
Announcing BiblicalCounselor.Com
Pastor Kevin Carson just announced a new site that aggregates (is that a verb?) blog posts by, related to, and important to biblical counselors. Pastor Kevin notes:
Recently I have had the privilege with others to contribute to a new project to benefit individuals who are looking for hope and help in Christ. About one month ago BiblicalCounselor.com went live on the web. From the “About Us” page: We are biblicalcounselor.com – the one-stop place where you can peruse biblical counseling and related biblical content from a variety of biblical counselors, Bible teachers, organizations, and institutions. This is the place where you can receive help and hope in Christ.
Read more of Kevin’s description of this new site at Announcing BiblicalCounselor.Com.
Visit the site itself here: BiblicalCounselor.Com.
36 Purposes of God in Our Suffering
Drawing from work by Joni Eareckson Tada, Pastor Paul Tautges provides a list of 36 Purposes of God in Our Suffering.
Pastor, Don’t Imply That Church Is Optional
Trevin Wax notes that “A survey from several years ago showed that only 35 percent of Americans believe that attending worship services constitutes an “essential part of being a Christian.” Trevin notes that our words and attitudes—even as church leaders—can subtly convey the message that church is optional. Learn more from Trevin at Pastor, Don’t Imply That Church Is Optional.
The Story of Joseph: Abuse, Forgiveness, Power Differentials, and Wisdom
We’ve all read and sought to apply the truth of Joseph’s relationship with and forgiveness of his brothers. Brad Hambrick has a unique take on this that helps us to think through wisdom principles related to abuse and forgiveness. Ponder Brad’s thoughts here: The Story of Joseph: Abuse, Forgiveness, Power Differentials, and Wisdom.
When I Worry
Charles Hodges shares this honest personal biography and history by way of introducing his post.
“As a physician, counselor, and an experienced worrier, I have frequently resorted to one spot in the Bible when I have something to worry about. The events that made that chapter an important part of my life grew out of a family dispute.”
Read the rest of Dr. Hodges reflections and counsel—which provide much more than a one problem/one verse/one solution approach to worry: When I Worry.
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