I’ve said many times that: In the Gospels, we see Christ reserving His harshest judgment for those who are most judgmental. And, there is truth in that. In Matthew 23, Jesus speaks blistering words of rebuke against the teachers of the law and the Pharisees. His seven...
When I was in seminary in the 1980s, open warfare broke out over competing counseling models. During these debates, I was struck by the fact that no one was using church history as a guide to assess modern church counseling approaches. I kept thinking: “Surely the...
You’ve heard it said, or likely even said it yourself at some point in your life. “That gift was a such a Godsend.” “What a Godsend that event was, so unexpected, but so appreciated.” A Literal, Physical, Personal Godsend Shirley and I have said something very...
A Word from Bob At my Facebook Group—Gospel-Centered Biblical Counseling and Equipping—we consistently have requests for information about national and international organizations that provide equipping in biblical counseling. So, I decided to collate this summary...
Esther Smith’s A Still and Quiet Mind: Twelve Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts (P&R Publishing), has been very well-received, including by The Gospel Coalition, where it was honored as their book of the year in the Christian Living category. As I’ve been...
