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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in God and Culture | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in God and Culture | Leave a comment

A Psalm for Those on the Spear End of Lying Politicians Or Lying Church Elders/Members

Psalm 64 Introduction Another Psalm of David that some consider a lament. I will not argue with that thought, but I see it more like Ps 46, a victory song that is very much aware of needing God’s blessing to … Continue reading →

Posted in God and Culture | Leave a comment

Boundaries Are Too Often Selfish Demands

Introduction Here are some of the reasons people are taught the popular idea of setting boundaries: • I am Feeling emotionally exhausted in this relationship with you.• Whenever I walk away from time with you, I often feel difficulty guilty.• You imply by words or actions … Continue reading →

Posted in God and Culture | Leave a comment