Change
The Necessary Ministry of the Holy Spirit
2013 Justin Holcomb
“Life is a mess of sin and suffering. When people find themselves in over their heads, they come to us the counselors, and quickly we’re in over our heads with them.”
What If?
September 19, 2013 by Sue Delaney
“What if…
believers really lived according to Scripture—the Book we claim to believe?
we prayed as a first response?
we talked about the Gospel as often as we talk about the weather?
we embraced God’s will with higher priority than our will?
knowing and worshipping Him became more important to us than getting things from Him? Or, getting things done?”
Mental Illness, Psychiatric Drugs, and Counseling Education
July 9, 2013 by Heath Lambert
“In the very public aftermath of Matthew Warren’s tragic suicide, the evangelical community rallied around the Warren family with an effusion of prayers and condolences. As a counselor and fellow Christian my heart breaks over the incredible pain Matthew must have been enduring to take such tragic action to end it. As a father, I have wept over the agony that Rick and Kay Warren must still be experiencing in the midst of such a devastating loss. As a minister, I have been overwhelmed with gratitude for the strong testimony Rick Warren has given for Christ in the months that have followed. I have never met any member of the Warren family, but I have tremendous love and respect for them as a result of what I have witnessed in the months following Matthew’s suicide. I continue to join with many other Christians as we pray for God’s continued comfort to that dear family.”
What is Biblical Counseling?
2008 by FamilyLife®
“Biblical counseling is an approach to counseling that uses the Bible to address the issues in the lives of individuals, couples, and families. The Bible teaches that our thoughts, motives, attitudes, words, and actions flow from the sinful selfishness of our hearts. Biblical counseling addresses the heart. using the wisdom and approaches revealed in the Bible.”
The War Within: Galatians 5:16-18
March 20, 2013 by Jim Newheiser
“One of the greatest privileges of my life is the weekly opportunity I have to preach consecutively through the Scriptures from the pulpit of our church. In addition to the good this does to my own soul, the detailed exposition of the Word equips me to counsel others. I often find myself going to texts I have recently preached when addressing the problems of my counselees.”
The Most Subtle Threat to your Spiritual Life
March 7, 2013 by Justin Erickson
“I am responsible for my sanctification. Yes, I know that holiness is only by grace as I cooperate with the Spirit of God and apply my heart to the means of growth in grace – the rich study and meditation of God’s Word, deep dependence upon God through prayer (including thanksgiving, petition, intercession, and confession), fasting (not just from food), worship, fellowship, etc. However, at the end of the day, the one responsible to make changes in my life is me. I am 100% responsible, while at the same time 100% dependent (Philippians 1:6; 2:12-13; 1 Timothy 4:7).”
The Renewed Mind and How to Have It
August 15, 2004 by John Piper
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1–2)
As I have thought and prayed about these verses, it seems to me that there are two more very large issues we should deal with before moving on to verse 3. I would like to give a week to each of them.”
This Changes Everything
April 27, 2012 by RPM Ministries
“I’ve often said that there’s one passage of Scripture that if I consistently applied it to my life—then everything about how I live would change. I’ve frequently written that I think the same passage is a primary reason many people find it difficult to follow Jesus—because this passage is so convicting and calls for such radical sacrifice.”
13 Foundational Realities of Change
October 7, 2015 by Paul Tautges
“Yesterday, during one of the plenary sessions at the ACBC conference, Dr. Stuart Scott taught on the process of change and the possibility of sexual purity (Titus 2:11-15). As he wrapped up his message, he summarized how inner change takes place in our hearts. Stuart drew our attention to 13 foundational realities of effective, lasting change.”
This Changes Everything
April 27, 2012 by RPM Ministries
“I’ve often said that there’s one passage of Scripture that if I consistently applied it to my life—then everything about how I live would change. I’ve frequently written that I think the same passage is a primary reason many people find it difficult to follow Jesus—because this passage is so convicting and calls for such radical sacrifice.”
Change
February 6, 2015 by Paul Tripp
“Are you a person committed to change?
This time of year, we’re all thinking about change. We’re going to change our diet, go to the gym, and finally lose that unwanted weight. We’re going to change our spending, budget more tightly, and finally save up that extra cash. We’re going to change our schedule, make more time for the Lord, and finally make 2015 the year we read our Bible every day.”
Insanity of “Self-Care”
March 14, 2016 by Marshall Segal
“The self-care movement strives to address the stresses of everyday life with simple, practical habits.
Clinically, “self-care” has to do with anything someone might do for the sake of their own physical or mental health, including, for instance, eating well, exercising, or sleeping eight hours a night. Functionally today, the articles seem to focus more on stress management, and often target women in the workplace (often with major responsibilities at home and at work). Self-care strategies attempt to apply structure and discipline to “me-time,” re-centering our world around ourselves (wouldn’t Ptolemy be proud?), and looking for hope, healing, and stability from some hidden place deep within ourselves.”
The Five Key Factors in Every Christian’s Sanctification
July 14, 2017 by Tim Challies
“Growth in Christlikeness is a lifelong, active progression. We are holier on the day we die than we were on the day we came to Christ. We are holier on the day we die than we are on the day before we die. Yet this long progression is peppered with seasonal lulls, drudgery, and complacency. We know we are never as Christlike as we ought to be or even as we want to be. Yet while our lack of holiness ought to motivate greater effort in godliness, we often allow it to contribute to discouragement, laziness and apathy. Sanctification is a tricky business.”
The Importance of What We Do In Secret
May 9, 2023 by Derek Thomas
“According to Jesus, it is what we do in secret that matters most. Jesus is not suggesting that the outward is unimportant—far from it. “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” (James 2:14).”