For over a dozen years while we lived in Northwest Indiana, we would host a Christmas Eve party with three dozen extended family members and friends. We all enjoyed great food, fun games, Christmas-themed Charades, and our White Elephant Gift Exchange. But the evening...
Santa puts gifts under your tree … JESUS became our gift and died on the tree, for you and for me. Santa and his little helpers make toys … JESUS pays for and forgives sin, makes a new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes, and builds mansions. Santa lives...
Biblical Counseling Goals and Focus Forms Many biblical counselors (myself included) often use a four-page Personal Information Form (PIF) with new counselees. In a church setting, I’ve often found that lengthy forms like this feel a tad too “professional,”...
A Word from Bob: It’s that time of year—the end of the year where people create and post their lists of top books. Consider this post my “lists of lists.” You’ll find plenty of book ideas for your reading pleasure, and plenty of gift ideas for the book lover in your...
Can you believe that 2021 is almost here? Can you believe how wild 2020 has been!? Not a New Year’s Resolution; But a 2021 God-Size Dream As we approach the new year, many of us will be making our annual new year’s resolutions. Exercise. Be kinder. Less social media....