by Bob | Jul 26, 2016 | Hope
When life crushes the dreams we dream, is it possible to hope again? Yes, but let’s be honest. Hope is hard. As I often say, “when life stinks, our perspective shrinks.” That’s why biblical hope focuses on an eternal perspective. We can learn to hope again by weaving...
by Bob | Jun 27, 2016 | Gospel-Centered Counseling
A Word from Bob: David Jenkins of Equipping You in Grace interviewed me on his podcast about Gospel-Centered Counseling: How Christ Changes Lives. You can go to Dave’s site to listen to the podcast interview here. You can read the manuscript of the interview here:...
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...
