by Bob | Aug 20, 2012 | Biblical Counseling, Christian Counseling, Christian Living, Regeneration, Sanctification, Soul Physicians
The New You Note: You’re reading Part 3 of a Changing Lives blog mini-series. Read Part 1: I See Resurrected People. Read Part 2: Christian—Do You Know Who You Are? Your New Purity: Renewed in Christ Since the old person that you once were before you came to know...
by Bob | Aug 16, 2012 | Regeneration, Resurrection, Salvation, Sanctification
I See Resurrected People In the movie The Sixth Sense, young Cole Sear (played by Haley Joel Osment) tells Bruce Willis’ character (Malcolm Crowe), “I see dead people.” Cole is cursed with the “ability” to see dead people. In our Christian life, we’re often “cursed”...
by Bob | Dec 22, 2011 | Christmas, Regeneration
It’s a Wonderful Life, The Sequel Being in the Christmas spirit, yesterday I pondered It’s a Wonderful Life and whether George Bailey’s sacrifice was joyful or bitter. Today, I ponder whether George’s end-of-the-movie transformation was temporary or lasting. ...
by Bob | Oct 16, 2011 | Sanctification, Suffering
The Lord of the Storm When the wind and waves of life Drove my soul to find relief, I was guided by the storm To find Jesus underneath. When the storms of life betray All the promises You’ve made, I will cling to Calvary’s place; I will trust Your sovereign grace....
by Bob | Oct 15, 2011 | Christian Living, Sanctification
When God Wants to Drill a Man I first came across this poem shortly after I came to Christ at age 14. I read it almost daily as I kept it posted on the basement wall where I lifted weights and worked out to stay in shape for wrestling. I was reminded of it last week...