Rescued from a Demon Possessed Woman
A year after we moved into our house, the renters living next door moved out. The next month, a man and his girlfriend moved in. My two daughters (a 3 year old and a 2 year old at the time) kept me busy most of the time, so I didn’t get a chance to meet with the new neighbors. After they... More...
The Satanic Strategy
It’s an old saying that the devil’s greatest weapon is disbelief. Not disbelief in God, but disbelief in Satan. I’m not sure where the saying originates, but a simple look at the modern world tells us that it’s true…or was true. It began with that classic explanation of an entity that... More...
ABCs of Creatively Teaching Youth
“Youth are mature enough for serious Bible Study. They shouldn’t need games and all this ‘creative’ stuff.” Unfortunately this is a common sentiment among teachers of youth and adults. Of course, when they indicate serious Bible Study, what they usually mean is lecture. Yet... More...
Helping Your Children Grow in a Sinful World
So your kids are getting older and you’re worried about how to deal with the world outside your door. When you open it, you’re flooded with a multitude of temptations…all inviting your children to join the new order of instant gratification. The seduction is hard enough for adults to deal with,... More...
What to Do About Guilt
I want to paint a picture for you. John Doe comes home from work and confesses to his wife that he’s done something so terrible, so damaging to their relationship, that he’s afraid she’ll never forgive him. And then he tells her what it is. Jane Doe (the wife) is angry. She storms out... More...
Herod vs Pilot - Who Was the Better Man?
If you asked this question to a group of Christians, over 85% of them would probably call Pilot a better man than Herod. Yet to this day, our Nicene Creed attributes the torture and death of Jesus to Pilot. So why do people consider him the lesser of two evils? Was it the Half... More...
What Gift Will You Give This Christmas?
Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is around us, this may be a good time to sit back, relax, and contemplate what would be the best gift that we could give this Christmas. We are often told that wisdom is passed down through the ages, so I would like to take you on a... More...
Rhema Therapy
The Words I Speak to You Are Spirit and Are Life (John 6:63) The word Rhema comes from the ancient Greek word meaning “living, breathing word”. It is distinguished from the written Word of God which is logos. The spoken Word of God is considered Rhema. Jesus... More...
Everything you want is already here
Have you seen any miracles in your life? Or maybe I should ask a better question… Do you believe in miracles? Give me the answer to either one of the questions, I can tell you your answer for the other. Dr Wayne Dyer has a wonderful book “You will see it... More...
Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem
A Review & Critique of Dr. David Tyler's book, "Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem. If one didn’t look at the title of Dr. Tyler’s book, “Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem,” they might think they were reading a book about the life of Christ... More...
The Vocations Top Ten Lists
In light of the shortage of priests and nuns, I think it might be beneficial to list some of the advantages of such vocations. They are, after all, comparable to marriage. And (with a spirit of jocularity), we can see lots of reasons a guy might choose to marry the Church, and a woman might... More...
Judge Not! What Goes Around Comes Around
I am sure you have heard that saying many times before, but are you aware that it is a scriptural principal. Yep, Luke 6:378 says, "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged : Condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. Give, and it shall... More...
A Book Review & Critique of Jay Adams' Book Competent to Counsel
It wasn't until the early 1970's when I was introduced to Jay Adams that I begin to see a great distinction between generic counseling and genuine biblical counseling. I was 21 years old at the time when the pastor of our new formed church bought and read Adam's book "Competent to Counsel."... More...
Essentials for Enduring Well
Usually, whenever people get sick their overall attitude about the world turns from rosy to gloomy. When feeling ill most people are not excited about anything and look at most tasks as a chore. They do not talk much. They feel pessimistic. They dwell on their misery, pity themselves and... More...
Competency in Counseling
Competency in Counseling There is no shortage of advice-givers in today’s society. Actually, it seems no matter where you turn, you hear someone giving advice or counsel on one issue or another. Frequently it’s hard to try and avoid those wanting to give advice. To prove my... More...