Comfort and Joy –It’s a feel-good Christmas slogan isn’t it? We sing it in our carols and plaster it on hallmark cards. But what if it reveals more than you think? Each one of us turns somewhere for comfort and joy. What brings you comfort? What brings you joy? Many years ago, I remember waking up on New Year’s Day … Read More
Gluttony: Gospel Truth for Comfort Eaters
Gluttony — who wants to talk about it? It’s not a “bad” sin, right? But what does a struggle with food reveal about your heart, the inner you? A thought-provoking and compassionate article by Brad Hambrick which appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website. Used with permission. Are we really going to talk about gluttony at this time … Read More
Lord’s Protection from Harm (Part 2)
Does God guarantee protection from harm? Guest writer Jeff Forrey — and former counselor at BCC — looks at Psalm 91’s claim, “no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent” in the second part of this two-part series. Read Part 1 here. He helps Christians understand this psalm, especially those who’ve who’ve experienced a tragedy, such as … Read More