Truth & Love Blog
What Makes Biblical Counseling Biblical?
Conversations on the Future of Biblical Counseling Part 2: What Makes Biblical Counseling Biblical? Note: We’re in the midst of a blog mini-series on The Future of Biblical Counseling. Brad Hambrick (BCH) of the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) interviewed me...
Conversations on the Future of Biblical Counseling
Conversations on the Future of Biblical Counseling Part I: What About Brad? What About Bob? Some History In my role as Director of the Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Network (BCSFN), I was asked to share my vision of the future of biblical counseling. The...
Thankful for Christ Alone
Thankful for Christ Alone Two days ago I posted about the lack of depth in most modern praise choruses. Yesterday I posted a Thanksgiving reminder from a hero of Black Church history: the Rev. Absalom Jones. Today, on Thanksgiving, I post about Keith and Kristyn Getty...
A Thanksgiving Reminder from a Hero of Black Church History
A Thanksgiving Reminder from a Hero of Black Church History Absalom Jones was born in slavery on November 6, 1746, in Sussex, Delaware. At age sixteen he moved to Philadelphia, and by age thirty-eight he was able to purchase his freedom. Along with Richard Allen, he...
I Miss the Depth of the Old Hymns
I Miss the Depth of the Old Hymns I confess that in the 1990s I led a church through the change process from traditional hymns and a choir to praise choruses and praise teams. I now confess that I miss the depth of the old hymns. Yes, some of the modern praise music...
Enjoy a Biblical Counseling Conference: In Your Home, For Free!
Enjoy a Biblical Counseling Conference: In Your Home, For Free! Do you care deeply but sometimes wonder what to do after the hug? Through some great partnerships, you’re able to learn how to care like Christ. And…it’s free. And…you can do it from the comfort of your...
It Is Well with My Soul
It Is Well with My Soul In 1873, the steamship Ville du Havre was struck by an iron sailing vessel while crossing the Atlantic. 246 people died, including the four daughters of Chicago lawyer Horatio Spafford. His wife Anna survived. Just two years earlier their...
“Stop It!”
The Anatomy of Anxiety, Part 18: Bob Newhart Counseling? Note: For previous posts in this blog mini-series, please visit: 1: http://bit.ly/aHstk, 2: http://bit.ly/20R01P, 3: http://bit.ly/HAoxI, 4: http://bit.ly/1I6XmF, 5: http://bit.ly/19Jdqt, 6:...
How to Put Off Anxiety
The Anatomy of Anxiety, Part 17: How to Put Off Anxiety Note: For previous posts in this blog mini-series, please visit: 1: http://bit.ly/aHstk, 2: http://bit.ly/20R01P, 3: http://bit.ly/HAoxI, 4: http://bit.ly/1I6XmF, 5: http://bit.ly/19Jdqt, 6: http://bit.ly/19vCXx,...
A Compelling Ride
A Compelling Ride: A Review of Sacred Friendships Reviewer: Aaron D. Taylor Sacred Friendships is truly a unique book. On the one hand, the book serves as a celebration of little-known women heroes throughout church history. On the other hand, the book reads like an...
