When we lift our inward eyes to gaze upon God we are sure to meet friendly eyes gazing back at us, for it is written that the eyes of the …
New Life LIved
Thoughts on Death
The following is part of a letter I wrote to a friend who was concerned about death, but didn't want to talk with me about it. That death …
Specific Strategies to Try Pt. 2
11. Since the label "depression" cannot capture the complexity of your experience, what other words (especially words that can be keyed to …
Specific Strategies to Try Pt. 1
The following list contains homework assignments and specific strategies that have been helpful for some people. Take one biblical …
community that proclaims
But let's be honest, we have all fallen short of community that proclaims the truth of God's goodness and grace, as we are often censored by …
Faith Looks Out
Faith is not in itself a meritorious act; the merit is in the One toward Whom it is directed. Faith is a redirecting of our sight, a getting …
What Is In Our Heart
Here are a series of questions we can ask to discover what is in our heart. What do you love? What do you hate? What do you want, crave, …
The Blessing of Community
Pastor Bill Clem… [said,] “The world will not recover from the community of God's people living lives to glorify Jesus.'' This statement …
Press to application
The most challenging aspect of leading a discussion is trying to press the point home to application. The leader who fails to bring …
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