by Bob | Sep 2, 2011 | 5 to Live By, Forgiveness
Five to Live By Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. Grace and Peace Pastor Tullian Tchividjian quotes from Martin Luther’s commentary on Galatians, including: “Grace remits sin,...
by Bob | Sep 1, 2011 | 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Equipping Counselors for Your Church
How to Resolve Conflict—Biblically What do we do when conflict arises in our life, relationships, or ministries? Ken Sande in his excellent book The Peacemaker outlines a “4G” process of biblical reconciliation. • Glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31): “How can I please...
by Bob | Aug 31, 2011 | 4E Equipping, Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry
Responding Wisely to Conflict in Ministry Nehemiah was doing God’s work, yet many people still resisted his ministry. Like him, when we seek to build up God’s people, we may expect pockets of envy, dishonesty, apathy, fury, mockery, and hostility. Prayerfully, you...
by Bob | Aug 30, 2011 | 4E Equipping, Biblical Counseling, Book Review, Equipping Counselors for Your Church
Author Interview Q & A on Equipping Counselors for Your Church The Biblical Counseling Coalition recently interviewed me about my upcoming book Equipping Counselors for Your Church. Here’s their author interview Q & A. BCC: “Bob, what’s the big idea behind...
by Bob | Aug 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Has Life Knocked the Song Out of You? Yesterday, our pastor shared the apparently true story of Chirpy the parakeet. Chirpy is the stuff with which legends are made. Chirpy the Parakeet A lonely woman bought Chirpy, and he brought song and beauty into her life. One...
