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What is God’s favorite color?

One of the privileges in my life is walking.  It is also a requirement for my physical strength (which is shot) and my intellectual strength (which also is shot).  In addition, when one has lived and does live a sedentary … Continue reading

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5 Reasons the 2012 BCTC Was Totally Awesome

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First, let me say thank you to those who made the effort to attend the Biblical Counseling Training Conference this year. It was truly an awesome week. Quite frankly, when I came into work on Saturday, I was met with … Continue reading

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5 Things to Expect from the Biblical Counseling Training Conference

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Here are a five things you can expect when you attend the BCTC at Faith Church in 2012: 1.  A focus on God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and His written Word.  Our supreme goal is to bring our God glory and please … Continue reading

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The Incomparable Yahweh—The Solution to Idolatry

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Since Genesis 3, people created in the image of God instinctively reversed their role. We who are made in God’s image now attempt to make god in our image according to our desires. The essence of the problem is our … Continue reading

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How Can You Get a ‘Glad’ Heart Starting Today?

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Have you ever wondered why some people seem so happy and joyful? Have you ever wondered what was going on in their mind or heart, or what circumstances they were experiencing that made them so happy? The more you watched … Continue reading

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Trials that Just Won’t Go Away – Living in a Besieged City

More than likely all of us have had short term trials that appeared, were incredibly painful, and then went away. The car accident, the move of your best friend to another state, the broken arm, the break-up with the person … Continue reading

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Aroma

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Everybody is a stinker.  You either stink bad or good.  You either stink terribly or pretty.  To say stink good or pretty is actually an oxymoron so let’s contrast stinker with aroma.  But let me illustrate and then show what … Continue reading

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Gospel Indicatives And Imperatives: Where Is The Debate Anyway?

Many of you already know that on various blogs, including The Gospel Coalition, there has been a discussion concerning gospel indicatives and gospel imperatives in the sanctification process.  It is not difficult to see how this debate has significant influence … Continue reading

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When God Says, “No!”

Our Prayer-Answering God Has More Than One Choice In prayer meetings we hear people thank God for answered prayer.  Then the person goes on to describe a prayer request that God answered the prayer with a “yes.”  God gave what … Continue reading

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What Do You Do When Good and Loving People Suggest Differing Approaches to Your Problem?

Because my husband has cancer, and because he is a godly man who is loved by many, we’ve had many people lovingly tell us about various treatment options they would encourage us to pursue.  We’ve had to ask ourselves, “What … Continue reading

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