Biblical Counseling

The Doctor is IN

By John Woodward

When I was doing some serious research at the library, I came across this comic strip from the “Peanuts” series by Charles Shulz. It features Lucy in her make-shift stand with its posted sign: “Psychiatric help 5 cents. The doctor is IN.” Charlie Brown has once again visited Lucy’s booth for some counseling: Lucy :…

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An Instrument of God’s Peace

By John Woodward

One of the classic hymns contains the prayer, “Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace.”[1] That petition expresses a loving concern for others. The outcome of love is abiding peace. The Lord Jesus promised His people, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I…

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Living in Providence

By John Woodward

A city on the northeastern coast of the U.S.A. bears the name “Providence.” Wondering how this capitol city of Rhode Island got such a good name, I looked up a bit of history concerning its founder: “Roger Williams (1603- 1683) was a radical Puritan thinker and founder of the colony of Rhode Island… His developing…

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Proof of I.D.

By John Woodward

When I went for early voting, I was required to show my proof of identification. The photo driver’s license is standard for most governmental matters. When you conduct important business, apply for a passport, etc., proof of your ID is required. Being able to verify one’s identity was also important in Bible times also. For…

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Freedom From Addiction (Part 1)

By John Woodward

Once, when our family was stranded along the side of the highway, I learned more about the art of towing. The first tow truck that arrived could not pull our van, since our rear wheel was broken. As we waited for the next one–a flat bed truck which literally carried the whole van to the…

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Praise Points: An Invitation to Intimacy with God

By Earthen Vessels

Let’s turn our hearts to our Lord and worship Him together. John 17:3 says “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” And in 1 John 5:20 we read, “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given…

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Unblocking the Springs

By John Woodward

One of the vivid metaphors the Lord Jesus used to describe the abundant life is that of “rivers of living waters.” As Jesus declared, “‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ But…

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Drawing the Right Conclusion

By John Woodward

What kind of questions do you like on tests? Do you prefer true and false, multiple choice, matching, or essay? If you didn’t have time to study, “none of the above”! Let’s look at some matching questions. Yes, this is a pop quiz! Please match the words on the left with the most accurate corresponding…

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Look and Live

By John Woodward

When I was a boy I remember having a close call with a snake. My friends and I were running along the shore of a pond and I was stopping from time to time to hurl sticks into the water. As I was frolicking along, I reached down to pick up a sizable one that…

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To All the Saints

By John Woodward

A film was produced a while back about Joan of Arc, the second patron of France. My daughter became interested in her and did some research. Living from 1412-1431, Joan of Arc became famous for her faith, visions, national loyalty, military heroism, and execution. In 1920 she was canonized–declared a “saint”.[1] The papal act of…

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