Sin

For Conscience Sake

Character, Identity, Sin

Omar King—3 min read—Client resource “The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. But whoever doubts is condemned . . .because. . . it is not from faith....

Effective Accountability is Holistic Discipleship

Addiction, Community, Sin

[8 min read—client resource] Introduction: The Need for Community A common cultural myth is that accountability is just for those with addictions. People with addictive tendencies do have unique insights into the desperate human need for good community, partially...

What We Know When Suffering Doesn’t Make Sense

Grief & Loss, Sin, Suffering

[10 min. read—client & church resource] There are some news headlines that make you say, “How?”—some events in your life that knock the wind out of you, some forms of evil that are too deep to even begin wrapping our heads around. As a therapist, I hear...

Can Suffering Blind Us?

Sin, Suffering

What does it mean when something blinds us? Webster defines blind (in the verb form) as (1) cause of (someone) being unable to see, permanently or temporarily; (2) to deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception. Blindness brings with it an inability to...

Limping Together to the Table: A Reflection on ‘Grotesque Broken-ness’

Community, Sin, Suffering

In Spike Lee’s 2002 movie ‘The 25th Hour’ Edward Norton stars as a New York kingpin, who is convicted for drug distribution. The film follows Norton’s character Monty as he spends his last 24 hours before reporting for his 7 year prison sentence. In this last day,...

The Blinding Ability of Sin

Ministry, Sin

Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “The blinding ability of sin is so powerful and persuasive that you and I literally need daily intervention.” Paul David Tripp–page 73 The tactic...

Are You A Self-Swindler?

Ministry, Pride, Sin

"When my conscience is activated and bothered, I am faced with making one of two choices. The first and best choice is to admit that what I have done is wrong and place myself once again under the justifying mercies of Christ, receiving his forgiveness. Or I can erect...

Inoculated by Unbelief

Ministry, Sin

Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “Unbelieving” captures what we do to cover our sin and defend our righteousness. Rather than a simple faith and rest in the accurate diagnosis of the Word...

Overcoming Anger Video 5

Anger, Sin

Below is a video from the “Overcoming Anger” seminar presented by Brad Hambrick through a cooperation between Bridgehaven Counseling Associates and the EQUIP series at The Summit Church (Durham, NC). NOTE: Many people have asked how they can get a copy of the seminar...

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