From the blog: What does it mean to shepherd/pastor the flock?

I’m currently reading Stuart Scott’s book “The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective” and have found it to be insightful, encouraging, challenging, and spiritually enriching. One such aspect of the book that is very helpful is the biblical definition and explanation of what leadership looks like in the context of marriage. And interestingly enough his comments…

Blog post: Shepherding the heart summarized

Due to the multitude of insights and nuggets of wisdom I thought it would be beneficial to share.  What follows is simply a summary of the first-half of “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” by Tedd Tripp.  Enjoy. What are the foundations for biblical childrearing?  Tedd Tripp answers this by submitting six truths: Children are a product…

Defeating bitterness

How do you walk in victory over against being consumed with bitterness? In “Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds” Chris Brauns gives four ways a believer can defeat bitterness. First, trust God’s justice and providence (155). All of us at different times in our lives are treated unfairly; that’s part-and-parcel of…

From the Blog: Should You Just Get Over It?

Proverbs 19:11 says, “good sense makes one slow to answer, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” Sometimes we need to as the aforementioned proverb states “overlook an offense” and understand that “loves covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). I think most of us (yours truly included) are more apt to…

From the blog: What is a good definition of forgiveness?

I’m currently reading a book entitled “Unpacking Forgiveness: biblical answers for complex questions and deep wounds” and thus far I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. Forgiveness in some form or fashion is at the root of every relational problem. Thus, it’s appropriate to share a definition that I believe is spot-on.  Forgiveness is a commitment by the…