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Christian Worldview and Apologetics: Imperatives in Biblical Counseling

A cursory glance through the news headlines, as well as simple observation of the world in which we live, will quickly support the idea that biblical counseling is a significant need in our society. Individuals in local churches may... Continue Reading »

Last Word - Searching for the Right Christian Counselor

Searching for the Right Christian Counselor

Counseling is a word full of meanings. There are hundreds of counseling theories and at least 250 types of psychology. People spend time and money seeking help for the issues that affect them. Christian counseling (or biblical counseling) also... Continue Reading »

President’s Perspective: Making Counselors of Church Members

I vividly remember sitting in pastoral counseling class over a decade ago when my professor said something I’ve never forgotten: “When do you become someone’s counselor?” After allowing a few seconds for us to think, he answered his own... Continue Reading »

Last Word - Resurrection

Christianity is Nothing Without the Resurrection

“If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith is also in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith. If Jesus rose from the dead, everything... Continue Reading »

President’s Perspective: Don’t Miss the Second Resurrection

Anyone charged with preaching or teaching God’s Word on a consistent basis knows there is not a debate as to what to teach during Easter. Whether it’s a sermon series, Sunday school curriculum or small-group discussion, our attention is... Continue Reading »

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Christian Worldview and Apologetics: Evidence for the Resurrection

Two miracles — the incarnation of Christ and his bodily resurrection — lie at the foundation of the Christian faith. Modern denials of the resurrection generally result from a naturalistic worldview, not from careful examination of the evidence. The... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls - Changed People

Outside the Walls: Changed People Change the World

If you had breakfast with a dead guy, I wonder if your conversations would be the same that week. Imagine Monday morning around the water cooler. “How was your weekend?” “Oh, it was cool. We did some family stuff.... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief - Confusing World

Comic Belief: Confusing World

It’s a confusing world. Have you looked around lately? Boys want to be girls and girls want to be boys, and some want to be both. Can you remember when picking a member of the opposite sex was not... Continue Reading »

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Wholly Healthy: Let’s All Learn Simple CPR

This month we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus for the redemption of our sins. However, that magnificent event was also meant to show us that, for believers, death is not the final event. The resurrection of Jesus... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner - Julie’s Roast Beef

Sunday Dinner: Julie’s Roast Beef

It can be a balmy spring Sunday, or one where the wind is banging on your house and whipping shrubbery to and fro. If it is the latter, you’ll be glad to be indoors. You’ll be even more glad... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Did Mom File Her Tax Return?

Do you know if your mom filed her tax return? The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants wrote an article a while back outlining the importance of being aware of our parents’ mental health — more specifically, their financial... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Stock Donation to Your Church

This is the time of year when we gather information to prepare our tax returns. Many individuals are able to deduct gifts to charity. One of the best gifts you can give to your church or other charity is... Continue Reading »