[6 min. read—client resource] It may sound counterintuitive, but as Christians, we should look forward to unpleasant experiences, including worry. Not to somehow enjoy the suffering, but to practice putting trust in our Father. Our goal, unlike the world, is...
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Anticipatory Anxiety and Advent
[3 min. read—client resource] "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 How do you feel when Christmas is approaching? Are you excited, nervous, overwhelmed or anxious? Most...
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled: A Word for Today
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 NIV One commentary says at the time of Jesus’ words in John 14, “Let not heart be troubled,” there were...
Look at the Wildflowers
Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “All creation is meant to be a finger pointing us to ultimate glory, the only glory that can ever satisfy the human heart, the glory of God” (Paul David...
The Heart of the Sober Minded
Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “Monasteries were a failure because they neglected one very significant biblical truth: the biggest danger to every human being, even those in ministry, is...
Look at the Wildflowers
Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “All creation is meant to be a finger pointing us to ultimate glory, the only glory that can ever satisfy the human heart, the glory of God” (Paul David...
The Art of Perspective
Flying over the earth in the upper stratus of the atmosphere it is often a beautiful experience. The minutia of life and all the daily demands that accompanies it seem far away and easily forgotten. The flight provides perspective that drowns out the endless lists,...
Thriving in Struggle
Here’s what bugs me about my heart. It seems that in my life, the times where I grew the most and the times where I saw the Lord do the most were times when I was in the pit of despair and struggling. That bugs me. Don’t get me wrong. I’m willing to surrender to...