Biblical Counseling

A Testimony by Bob and Joy Burney [“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry … And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus… Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to…

“But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22) This is one of the most critical verses in James chapter one for the believer to understand. It is often used by legalistic preachers in order to manipulate listeners to perform church busy work. Notice that James focuses on “being” rather…

On October 25 2009 a huge rock slide closed all four lanes of an expressway that links eastern Tennessee with western North Carolina. Our family has used this road many times, noticing the jagged rock cliffs on the northern side of the highway. In December, friends visiting Asheville, N.C. from Alaska were hindered from traveling…

I’m thankful that my family tree doesn’t have a history of heart disease. I was reminded of this recently when I found myself in the Emergency Room of our local hospital, hooked up to an EKG machine. It all started with a slight pain in my left chest and arm that became more noticeable in…

[FOR THE GRACE OF GOD that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world: looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:11-13 KJV).] Another statement…

[“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He…

“FOR THE GRACE OF GOD that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world: looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:11-13 KJV). These three…

[This article summarizes 12 categories of false expectations that cause marital conflict. Part 2 addresses biblical wisdom and the need to renew our minds with truth. We need to say “farewell” to these marriage myths. Reject these fallacies!] I. … ASSUMPTION MYTHS: The “Cupid” Fallacy Cupid’s arrows will not sustain marriage. These myths of romantic…

[The Song of Solomon is a poetic, ancient middle eastern expression of the God-given pleasures of physical love in marriage. Without ignoring this primary reference as a marriage enrichment guide, Christian devotional writers have gleaned rich insights into how the love of the groom and bride is a fitting symbol of the love relationship of…

Happiness 0 LORD, Help me never ro expect any happiness from the world, but only in Thee. Let me not think that I shall be more happy by living to myself, for I can only be happy if employed for Thee, and if I desire to live in this world only to do und suffer…