by Bob | Mar 17, 2009 | Church History
Wondering Who St. Patrick Was? St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery to many.Taken Prisoner By Irish RaidersIt is known that St. Patrick was...
by Bob | Oct 23, 2008 | Biblical Counseling, Biblical Psychology, Church History
The Future of Biblical CounselingDreaming a Dozen DreamsPart 4: Dream Number ThreeBiblical Counseling Will Be HistoricalWelcome to a multi-part Blog on The Future of Biblical Counseling. We need clarity on the issue of what makes biblical counseling biblical. I invite...
by Bob | Jun 13, 2008 | Church History, Grief, Grieving, Margaret Baxter, Richard Baxter
Margaret Baxter: An Artful Soul Physician, Part IIIWe know the name Richard Baxter, the Puritan pastor and author, but we are much less familiar with the spiritual writings of his wife, Margaret Baxter. Yet, when we uncover the rich buried treasure of her soul care...
by Bob | Jun 12, 2008 | African American Soul Care, Church History, Margaret Baxter, Richard Baxter
Margaret Baxter: An Artful Soul Physician, Part IIWe know the name Richard Baxter, the Puritan pastor and author, but we are much less familiar with the spiritual writings of his wife, Margaret Baxter. Yet, when we uncover the rich buried treasure of her soul care and...
by Bob | Apr 19, 2008 | Church History
Bitter or Better?The “buzz” of late has focused on one presidential candidate’s statement that during times of hardship, bitterness leads people to turn to God. Whether taken out of context or not, perhaps it will be helpful to reflect on someone in Church history who...
by Bob | Mar 6, 2008 | Church History, Women's Ministry
Spiritual Friend to Her Physical Family: GorgoniaNonna and her husband Gregory the Elder were the parents of Gregory of Nazianzus and Gorgonia (325-375 AD). Gorgonia and her husband Alypius lived in Iconium where they raised two sons who became bishops and three godly...
