NANC Leadership Transition

A few weeks ago, at the 2012 NANC Biblical Counseling Conference, the Board of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC) announced that they had voted unanimously to elect Heath Lambert as the next Executive Director of NANC, effective October 1, 2013. As part of the transition to this new role, Heath will serve as […]

God’s judgment is sure…and His grace is great

Too many people presume that God is too loving to condemn them — or anyone — to Hell. Yet Scripture asserts that God’s judgment is sure. It will come and it cannot be avoided. Consider Peter’s logic in 2 Peter 2:4-10: If [a better translation is “since”] God condemned the fallen angels to Hell (v. […]

Theology summary

Over the past couple of weeks, I have posted a series of articles on the basics of systematic theology. These were not intended to be exhaustive, but merely to whet your appetite for a greater consideration of the essential elements of systematic theology. The series is now complete and all the posts are archived under […]

How does it all end?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” The final primary category of systematic theology is eschatology — the study of the […]

Diligence and the Christian life

Some time ago I was having a problem with my e-mail. Try as I might, I could not send e-mail. My computer just didn’t want to talk to the server. Yet it was retrieving e-mail just fine. Grrrr. This has been a problem that had recurred periodically but would then go away. Not on that […]

What are angels?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” If you peruse any greeting card rack — particularly in early February — you […]

A little patience…

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:6-7). I confess. I am an incurable mailbox watcher. I have often made the 100-yard trek to the mailbox at my office more than […]

Do you love the Word of God?

This morning we finished reading Psalm 119. One of the great themes of this Psalm is the affection, joy, and love the psalmist has for God’s Word. I shall delight in Your statutes; I shall not forget Your word. (v. 16) Your testimonies also are my delight; They are my counselors. (v. 24) Make me […]

As the election approaches…

As the election approaches, there is much discussion about how to think about whether or not to vote and what kinds of issues should weigh most heavily in determining our votes. Here are a couple more resources (in addition to yesterday’s resources) that are worthy of your consideration as you prepare to vote in 18 […]

Personal brag time

I established this blog primarily to create a venue to communicate biblical truth and provide spiritual resources for our church body (and anyone else who cared to listen in). It’s not a personal blog to recount personal accomplishments. But every once in a while I can’t help myself. So here goes: yesterday our daughter, a […]

Protect yourself

To protect itself from aggressors, the Texas horned lizard (more commonly known as the horny toad) uses some unique defense mechanisms, as the Smithsonian reported a few years ago: When the creature is threatened by a large predator, it runs through an elaborate behavioral repertoire. First, the lizard will hiss and swell its body with […]

John Piper: I Am Going to Vote

There has been much discussion among believers in this election year about whether or not to vote. There are many who are discouraged and disenchanted over the political process. Many don’t believe there is a godly and biblical choice (Thabiti Anyabwile is one who has articulated the position particularly well). But John Piper has some […]

What good is a brother?

“To sum up, let all be…brotherly…” (1 Pet. 3:8; NASB) In the past couple of decades a new kind of profession has developed. This professional is, “a blend of consultant, motivator, therapist, manager, and friend. Who are these people? Personal coaches, who help people ‘define and achieve their goals — career, personal, or both.’ Coaches […]

Why go to a prayer meeting?

With our church having begun a weekly prayer meeting again, I was encouraged by reading this post about the significance and importance of weekly times of prayer: Privilege… Community… Edification… Training… Serving… Reminder… Read the rest of Why Should You Go to A Prayer Meeting?.

Are you hungry?

“Like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” (1 Peter 2:2-3; NASB) When our children were younger, we kept a growth chart for them on the inside of a closet door in our […]