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Read more23Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, 24but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.” (Jer.9:23-24)
Who is God? and Why Does It Matter?
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” ― A.W. Tozer God has gone to great lengths to reveal himself to mankind. Creation itself is a loud testimony of God’s creative power (Rom.1:20) as does the psalmist, “The...
Bringing the Bible to Life: An Overview and Introduction
BRINGING THE BIBLE TO LIFE™ One of the most popular books from the Christian world in the late 1990’s was the book Boundaries, by Townsend and Cloud, which to-date has sold over four million copies.i This volume opens with a sad, but common fictional scenario of an...
The Discouraged Counselor and the Glory of God
The Discouraged Counselor and the Glory of God Why do we counsel? Why do we evangelize? Why do we shepherd our flock? The scriptures display the compassion and love believers should have as our affections align with how God sees the people that surround us...
The Biblical Discipleship Continuum
The Biblical Discipleship Continuum “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly,...
The Centrality of Christ in Counseling by Chad Nightingale
I have often been disillusioned by a poor theological view of those who are not in Christ. When I heard those who were without were totally depraved, I immediately thought of monstrous individuals, close to zombies, committed to sin and destruction. This reinforced by...
Addictions: An Unreached Mission Field
Post by: Josh Gerber Associate Pastor of Care & Discipleship New Castle Bible Church, a BCM Network Partner Church Have you ever considered "addiction" a mission field? Many people do not think of addictions in this way. They often assume that it’s the job of...
Heartache and Humility
I was so excited!!! 10.15.14 It was a miracle!!! Almost 37 years old, one ovary and endometriosis! I could not wait to welcome that baby into the world. My arms were already full. I praised God. I thanked Him. I asked for the grace to trust Him with the process and...
3 Myths About Biblical Counseling That Need to Change
Let's talk about expectations for a moment. You know how hard it is. You followed this special call on your life faithfully and desire to glorify God by being obedient to the Great Commission. Yet, you live under many unreasonable expectations just because you hold...
