by Bob | May 12, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Spiritual Friends
Are You Competent and Confident in Christ? I want to raise your level of confidence in your Christ-instilled competence to care like Christ. My purpose is to create in you an attitude of can do. “In Christ, I can do the ministry of spiritual friendship!” So what...
by Bob | May 7, 2010 | Spiritual Friends, Spiritual Friendship
God’s Art Gallery of Spiritual Friendship In the midst of spiritual crisis, we need spiritual connection—spiritual friendship. But just what does spiritual friendship look like? Would we know it if we saw it? Allow me to guide you on a tour through God’s art gallery...
by Bob | May 1, 2010 | Spiritual Friends
A Portrait of Spiritual Friendship: Lisa Beamer’ Story What exactly is a spiritual friend? What does a spiritual friend “look like”? How do spiritual friends relate? Lisa Beamer’s Story of Spiritual Struggle In Let’s Roll!, Lisa Beamer’s account of her husband,...
by Bob | Apr 30, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Spiritual Friends, Spiritual Friendship
Stories of Spiritual Friendship A church member knocks on her pastor’s door early Monday morning. She’s in tears over her teenage son’s suicide attempt. Her pastor greets her with a loving, gentle welcome, ushers her into his office, and opens in prayer. Together...
by Bob | Apr 7, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Christian Counseling, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Friends
The Remedy for “Take Two Verses and Call Me in the Morning” Your friend tells you, “My spouse just left me.” What do you say? How do you help? A parishioner shares, “Pastor, I can’t deal with my bitterness and anger.” How do you respond? What Do I Do After the Hug?...
by Bob | Dec 15, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Spiritual Conversations, Spiritual Friends, Spiritual Friendship
The Anatomy of Anxiety Part 25: A Safe Place to Hit Rock Bottom 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, and 24. Big Idea: Does worry, doubt, or fear get the best of...
