When asked to fill a pulpit recently, I prayerfully went to my computer list of sermons and chose “Assumptions, the Fuel of Conflict,” based on I Chronicles 19. Narrative and Proverbs 13:10 warning. The church had a fellowship lunch following … Continue reading →

Introduction** Charles and Charlene submitted their paperwork to seek formal biblical counseling to revitalize their broken marriage. Charles, like many men of his age range 30-45 had struggled with drug abuse. Charlene had come out of her stage of drug use … Continue reading →

Introduction During my freshman year at Bob Jones University, the Founder, Dr. Bob Jones, Sr., maintained what Fundamentalists called a hot pulpit. The old gentleman was a master at coining phrases to drive home chunks of truth. The book is … Continue reading →

Mary is a highly trained and decorated 40-year-old investigator for the police force of a major US city. In her position, as you can imagine, if you have watched TV shows like Law & Order or Special Victims Unit. In … Continue reading →

The Idolatry of the Left Is Ever Present Rather like the Baals of the Ancient World, the Left Is ever present even in conservative and largely mildly evangelical Alabama. All those Baals are about me feeling good. The Alabama Board … Continue reading →

Introduction In my day-to-day ministry of teaching counseling at Birmingham Theological Seminary coupled with supervising doctoral students’ internships in Biblical Counseling, I read multiple case reports every week. In addition, I interface with ACBC Phase 3 candidates and often discuss … Continue reading →

By: Kevin Carson & Howard Eyrich   January 9, 2026 Introduction Whether you have just become a follower of Christ or have been one for many years, establishing a daily habit of reading the Bible is great medicine for the … Continue reading →

Introduction I recently read an account of a counseling case. It was the record of a young seminarian seeking a spouse. It reminded me of universal longings and how all too often people seek to fulfill them in the wrong … Continue reading →

The Foolishness of Religion Note: This is my meditation Christmas morning that turns out to be a call to consider for 2026. Our children are all hosting their families after our gathering on the Eve for a brief meditation by … Continue reading →