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Having looked at the front of one of my well-used Bibles [a small NKJV (4X6 inches) bought in April of 2004] I ran across some notes in the front of it. At the top of the page, I saw the phrase “tested by fire” taken from I Peter 1:7. (The Greek word “tested’ indicates a… Read More »Tested by Fire

The greatest asset to the human psyche is a sound mind. By God’s grace, he gives those who don’t know him grace to have sound minds. Consider those who have the wherewithal to make wise judgments. They are working in all fields of life.    There are carpenters, plumbers, electricians, building contractors, teachers, health personnel, military… Read More »Sound Mind

You may be curious about the title of this counseling corner. Sin is the culprit that removes our peace, our sound minds, and our biblical identity. The apostle James addresses several issues concerning his flock of Jewish sheep, the twelve tribes scattered abroad. (James 1:20)  He is passionate about bringing his sheep to maturity. “For… Read More »Stumbling to Maturity

The flood of dysfunctional lives, rooted in abandoning the person of Christ, is on the road to nowhere. Adding to the flight, the pursuit of meaning without Christ will result in the emptiness of the soul. No possessions, no persons, no riches, no gurus, no philosophies, no substances, etc., will give the soul meaning. “For… Read More »Flight To Emptiness

Men of fortitude view God as a mighty fortress. We remember the great hymn written by Martin Luther, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”. Upon hearing the song sung at his church, Eric Costanz posted on August 11, 2011, an article on  Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”. He wrote, “The song is often… Read More »A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Generally, those in addiction have chosen to believe the lie rather than the truth. In succumbing to the Tempter to do evil the will is weakened. It is weakened by giving place to sin. The believers in Ephesians are doing the will of God by coming to Christ. “In Him, you also trusted, after you… Read More »Addicts in Captivity

Contemporary culture wars deny the truth of the message of the cross. “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (I Corinthians 1:1) They are ashamed of and shun the power of the gospel. But not so… Read More »War Against The Gospel

A shepherd loves his sheep. He knows also that he must tend his sheep. It is the responsibility of the shepherd to train, provide for, and protect his sheep. He loves the fellowship of his sheep. Sheep come to know/recognize their shepherd’s voice. Sheep know their shepherd. They follow their shepherd. “My sheep hear My… Read More »Do You Not Know?

The ministry of deliverance to those who have lived in flagrant sin, whether unbeliever or believer, is not a small task. Everyone living in the spirit of the world is in the breeding ground of vipers. Those who have received Christ may have to be set free from the knot of vipers. As a general… Read More »Knot of Vipers

“An idle brain is the devil’s workshop.” (English proverb) One of the characteristics of an idle mind is idle words. One definition of idle I found is; “Idle in all uses rests upon its root meaning, as derived from the Anglo-Saxon “idel” which signifies vain, empty, useless. Idle thus denotes not primarily the absence of… Read More »The Harmful Impact of Idle Words