Over the course of the next couple weeks I’m going to summarize Challies’ newest book “Sexual Detox: A Guide for Guys Who Are Sick of Porn.” Here is a brief summary and some additional thoughts on the first two chapters. Reality In the first chapter Challies spends some time prefacing the purpose and audience of his book. …
I’ve only been blogging for a little over a year and one of the commitments I made to myself and to my blogging endeavor (whatever that means) was to point men to biblical resources that will help them in their personal fight against pornography. Hence, the reason for this post. Tim Challies is his new book Sexual Detox:…
As a Pastor who deals with the issue of pornography and its effects all the time concerning friends and people within the body of Christ, I want to continually keep this issue before the Church. As I blog and write about this issue I’m certain that people will say, “aha, that guy is a secret porno addict.” Truth-be-told,…
I just started reading Tim Lane and Paul Tripp’s book “Relationships: A Mess Worth Making” and thus far, it’s been great. This is one of the books I’ve set aside in my attempt to become more knowledgeable and insightful concerning biblical counseling. Here is a short video explaining the purpose of the book.
You can read here. Good stuff and thankful they took the time to share it with us.
Honestly, how difficult is it to stay up with the numerous chapters that are assigned each day to accomplish reading through the Bible, reading the Bible in a year that is? At times, I would fall behind (sometimes 2-3 days – shh, don’t tell anyone) and I would have to read upwards of 12 chapters to…
That’s a line from Paul David Tripp’s book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands – People in Need of Change, Helping People in Need of Change. And I wanted to share a couple of comments he makes concerning the question which serves as the title for this entry. This is what he has to say concerning…
Several weeks ago I finished Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck’s “Why We Love The Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion” and in preparation for my sermon this Sunday on membership I’ve picked it back up to help me think through this very important issue. With regards to the word “decorpulation” DeYoung says that If…
Good article on being above reproach.
Earlier today I was reviewing a book called “Sacred Marriage,” which, in my opinion, is one of the best books available on understanding the purpose of marriage. Here are some comments from the author concerning marriage, which are in no particular order of importance. Marriage is full of challenges, joys, struggles, and celebrations that are designed to…
Theology Along the Way 