The Gospel Frees the Hurting

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The power of the gospel frees the hurting. Your church can help free the hurting too. While visiting his hometown synagogue, Jesus read a passage from Isaiah, a passage that speaks of freedom. It flows with compassion. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,     because he has anointed me     to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to … Read More

Sexual Sin and Shame

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Sexual sin. Will the feeling of shame ever quit? A Christian man–let’s call him “Chris”–confesses a sexual sin to Jesus, who has forgiven him. (See Ephesians 1:7.)  Chris turns from the sin, knowing and dreading the moment he may sin sexually–again. He fears his error may become a life-dominating sin. The problem: Chris keeps reminding himself of the sexual sin … Read More

Why Children Disobey

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Ever wonder why children disobey? Or specifically why does your kid do the opposite of what the Bible instructs, encourage, and commands? You know God says kids should obey. You’ve read the verses and have shared them with your kids (and grandchildren). Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with … Read More

Appreciate Your Spouse — Free Download

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Click here to download the Appreciate Your Spouse worksheet. This free download is a tool to help you and your spouse and strengthen your marriage. Sometimes a worksheet just isn’t enough . . . when marriage becomes crazy-hard, please consider getting help. Jesus wants to RESTORE your marriage so husbands love wives, and wives respect husbands, for God’s glory. Biblical … Read More

Why God NEVER Fears!

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God Never Fears

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

Father, Your Son Needs Good Friends (Part 3)

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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, Your Son Needs You (part 1)

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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

Encouraging Real Change

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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?

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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