Monthly Archives: September 2026

Using Metaphors and Stories in Teaching, Discipling, and Counseling

Introduction In her blog, “Be Careful Little Feet Where You Go” playing off the familiar children’s song, Caroline Newheiser writes,  “The counselor can use these word pictures to motivate the counselee to make the decision to obey Scripture with her … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Labor

Introduction As often happens, I woke from the night’s sleep with my mind already working on a project. This time, in that wonderful semi-conscious state, the project was developing a seminar, perhaps a workshop—on Refreshing Your Marriage. Since it was … Continue reading →

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The Art of Setting the Argument

Introduction The art of setting the argument is another way of saying, “Put your opponent on the defense rather than immediately defining your own position.” Far to often Christians live on the defensive in the sense that in their cultural … Continue reading →

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