Truth & Love Blog
Should Pastors Pastor?
Should Pastors Pastor? Megachurch pastors are not likely to see themselves as that—pastors. According to recent findings from Leadership Network’s Large-Church Senior Pastor Survey, 81% of Sr. Pastors with more than 2,000 attendees view their role as...
Top Ten Trends in Biblical Counseling from 2000-2009, Part 2
Top Ten Trends in Biblical Counseling from 2000-2009 Part 2: Trends 5-1 Note: For Part 1 and trends 10-6, please visit here. It’s hard to believe that the first decade of the 21st century has come and gone. As the decade ends, I’ve been pondering the top ten positive...
Top Ten Trends in Biblical Counseling from 2000-2009, Part 1
Top Ten Trends in Biblical Counseling from 2000-2009 Part 1: Trends 10-6 Do you remember where you were when “Y2K” did not hit? That was the beginning of the decade that people don’t know what to call. Is it the zeros? People often like to label decades by “themes.”...
When Anxiety Strikes, Strike Back!
The Anatomy of Anxiety Part 30: When Anxiety Strikes, Strike Back! Note: For previous posts in this blog mini-series, visit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29. Big Idea: Does worry, doubt, or...
“That’s My King! Do You Know Him?”
“That’s My King! Do You Know Him?" S. M. Lockridge (born Shadrach Meshach Lockridge, March 7, 1913 – April 4, 2000) was the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, a prominent African American congregation located in San Diego, California, from 1953 to 1993. He was known...
That’s What Christmas Is All About Charlie Brown
That's What Christmas Is All About Charlie Brown Every year for most of my half-century of life, one of my fondest memories is watching A Charlie Brown Christmas. It includes television's best ever two-minute answer to the question "What is Christmas all about?" as...
Who Is St. Nicholas
Who Is St. Nicholas? The origin of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas (270-346 AD), who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was in Greece and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, Epiphanus and...
Mental Healing
The Anatomy of Anxiety Part 29: Mental Healing Note: For previous posts in this blog mini-series, visit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Big Idea: Does worry, doubt, or fear get the best of...
Why Jesus Is Infinitely Better Than Santa Claus
Why Jesus Is Infinitely Better Than Santa Claus Author Unknown Technocratic Claim Code: 6T6HCXV4SV3 Source: My good friend and sister in Christ, Krista McKenzie McElwain, sent me this. Many thanks for such a wonderful Christmas gift and Christ-reminder. Santa lives at...
Book Review of Patience with God
Book Review of Patience with God: Faith for People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism), Author: Frank Schaeffer Technocratic Claim Code: 6T6HCXV4SV3 Book Details • Author: Frank Schaeffer • Publisher: Da Capo Press (2009) • Category: Faith, Christianity and Atheism...
