Calling

The Image of God: What Makes My Life Matter? (Part 2)

Calling, Identity

[4 min read—client resource] In part 1 of this post, we looked at how the doctrine of the image of God acts as the foundation for human identity. We all long to matter, and we are often consumed with trying to figure out what makes us matter. Is it something I do that...

Who Am I?: The Doctrine of the Image of God as a Primary Source of Encouragement for Human Identity and Purpose (Part 1)

Calling, Identity

[5 min read—client resource] I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had conversations centering around the question, “Who am I?” As human beings, there is something in us that aches for this question to be answered. In dealing with human identity, I propose that...

The Call Of Jesus

Calling, Ministry

One of the ways I enjoy getting to know my Christian counseling colleagues is to hear from them how they received their call to serve Christ as a counselor. I equally enjoy answering that question when asked by others. We may refer to any work or vocation as a...

Trusting God in the Decision to Care for a Loved One

Calling, Grief & Loss, Suffering

Approximately 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult aged 50 or older in the past 12 months. The majority of caregivers are female (60 percent). Most caregivers are taking care of one person (82 percent) and providing care for a relative (85...

Look at the Wildflowers

Anxiety, Calling, Ministry

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 Enemy Within

Calling, Ministry

Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “There is something dark and deceitful that still lurks in the heart of every one of God’s children who has not yet been fully gloried: sin” (pg. 108) I...