Did you know God NEVER fears? Like God, you and I feel grief, compassion, anger, and love. . .and so does God. Yes, God has emotions. But God never fears while we fear almost daily to some degree. God never fears anything; he never fears anyone. God is the Creator of everything and everyone. Because He is sovereign — which means … Read More
Son Honor Dad (Part 4)
In Proverbs God says: Son honor Dad. And Mom too. Honoring your parents pleases God. Welcome to a special four-part series in time for Father’s Day! This post describes how sons can honor their dads. Dr. Ron Allchin, D.Min., founder and executive director of BCC, wrote Growing in Wisdom: A Bible Study in Proverbs for Fathers and Sons, a book that makes … Read More
Father, Your Son Needs Good Friends (Part 3)
Everyone needs friends. Your son needs good friends! Welcome to a special four-part series in time for Father’s Day! This post describes how fathers help sons build true and lasting friendships. Dr. Ron Allchin, D.Min., founder and executive director of BCC, wrote Growing in Wisdom: A Bible Study in Proverbs for Fathers and Sons, a book that makes a great Father’s Day gift. … Read More
Father, Discipline Your Son (part 2)
Welcome to a special four-part series in time for Father’s Day! This post describes how fathers discipline sons. . .for their good! Dr. Ron Allchin, D.Min., founder and executive director of BCC, wrote Growing in Wisdom: A Bible Study in Proverbs for Fathers and Sons, a book that makes a great Father’s Day gift. This excerpt reveals his insights and compassion for dads and … Read More
Father, Your Son Needs You (part 1)
Father, welcome to a special four-part series! Dr. Ron Allchin, D.Min., founder and former executive director of BCC, wrote Growing in Wisdom: A Bible Study in Proverbs for Fathers and Sons. This excerpt reveals his insights and compassion for dads and young people. You may purchase Dr. Allchin’s book in two formats: Kindle and paperback (8.5 by 11-inch workbook). Income from … Read More
Is It OK to Judge? Or Not?
Is it OK to judge? Or wrong to judge? Why do so many people get up in arms about being judged? Everybody does it, and our entertainment is geared towards it via the reality TV shows. So why do people get so up in arms about judging? Objections to Judging Unbelievers are quick to point out that it is so … Read More
Encouraging Real Change
You want to encourage real change in your counselee. Your counselee or friend says she wants to change. And she talks and talks and talks about her struggle. Her follow-through on assignments—say, reading several Bible passages and jotting insights—is poor at best. So how does a biblical counselor encourage a counselee to commit to change? Knowing Versus Believing A place … Read More
Do You Give to Get?
Do you give to get? Is this selfish? Jacob wrestled with God and when God said to stop, Jacob replied: “I will not let you go until you bless me” Gen. 32:26, ESV Is your friend like Jacob too? Wanting, wanting, wanting. Does she want blessings too? Do you? Here’s a tool to find out. A Tool to Help You … Read More
Newlyweds Need Help
Newlyweds need help and lots of it. Couples spend nearly 30 grand, on average, on their Big Day! And June is one of the two most popular month for weddings. Stats were from the WSJ. The focus seems askew. The music, Scripture readings, bridesmaids’ dress color, flowers, food, photography, invitations, programs – these are carefully considered and decided. Yet most … Read More
