Who wants to suffer? No one, right? In this provocative post, biblical counselor Donna Hart, PhD, delves deep into the truth that sometimes suffering is good for a very special reason. This article appeared first here on Donna’s website and is used with permission. When we stop and think about a time in our spiritual lives when we have grown … Read More
3 Keys to Christ-Like Maturity
Do you yearn to become more like Jesus? Here are three keys to Christ-like maturity. This post is by Donna Hart, PhD, who counsels from our Arlington Heights office. Donna also has her own blog. What is the objective of our lives? The Apostle Paul would tell us Christians it is to gradually be conformed into the image of Christ. … Read More
Can a Christian Idolize the Bible?
Is it possible for the Christian to idolize the Bible? In this provocative article, guest writer Pastor Tom Olson tackles the question of the proper view of Jesus and the Bible. This article first appeared here on Unlocking the Bible and is used with permission. A few months ago, I read the following in an article by an author who … Read More
Destroying Strongholds in Your Mind
STRONGHOLDS: Did you know that your mind is a battlefield? And that Satan attempts to set up strongholds in your mind? This sound scary but may I encourage you to not give in to fear? The truth is, God and Satan are not equals. Yet strongholds are real. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but … Read More
Lord, Help Me Rest
Rest. Would you love to rest like Jesus? In this post, today’s guest blogger shares practical insights to enjoy the guilt-free rest you need. (“Rest” by Eliza Jane Huie originally appeared on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission.) If sleep were a spiritual gift, then my husband has it. Not only does he have the amazing … Read More
When Your Home Becomes an Idol!
Writing on her idol, today’s guest author is Jeanna Harrison, a student pastor’s wife and mom to three little girls, Jeanne blogs about finding contentment in the lot God has given us—be it beautiful, painful, or at times downright disgusting! Back when I was learning how to drive, my dad used to say, “You drive the car. Don’t let the … Read More
Are You a Gossip Spy?
Are you a gossip spy? Do you know one? This post by Donna Hart, PhD, appeared first on her blog and is reprinted here with permission. A gossip spy is a person who loves to get the information on someone and then informs others for personal advantage. When you first get to know a gossip spy they can seem to … Read More
A Warning to Parents from a Former Porn Addict
…and a pastor’s daughter! Formerly a porn addict, best-selling author Anne Marie Miller — and a pastor’s kid and ministry leader — candidly shares 3 things parents must know about porn. This post appeared first at her blog and is used here with her permission. Here’s the second of two parts. Read the first part here. –Ed. Your Child Is … Read More
A Letter to Parents from a Former Porn Addict
…and a pastor’s daughter! Formerly a porn addict, best-selling author Anne Marie Miller — and a pastor’s kid and ministry leader — candidly shares 3 things parents must know about porn. This post appeared first at her blog and is used here with her permission. Here’s the first of two parts. –Ed. Dear Parents, Please allow me a quick moment … Read More
