I love blogging. It’s an extension of another love—writing. Yes, I love writing. In 2020, I posted an average of one post every other day, for a total of over 175 blog posts here at my RPM Ministries Truth & Love blog. Thank you for reading, “liking,” and sharing...
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...
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...
The Ninth Annual Edition If you’re a counselor, pastor, student, educator, one-another minister, small group leader, soul care provider, spiritual friend, spouse, or parent, you want to know the most helpful books about biblical counseling—books that seek to change...
Are you ready for 2020 to end? I know I am. One of the many issues in 2020 has been the COVID-19 pandemic and all the health-related concerns. I personally know dozens and dozens of people who have had or currently have COVID-19. Praying and Living Philippians 1:9-11 ...