Bible Studies
Transforming Your Feelings and Emotions
This is an updated version of a Bible study I did in 2006 on the role of feelings/emotions in spiritual formation in Christ. It is
November 13, 2013
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“You Will Not Experience Death!”
Jesus promised that those who follow him, “Will not see death.” They will not taste it. They won’t even experience it! (John 8:51-52) Is Jesus
May 16, 2013
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Personal Reflections from Dallas Willard’s Funeral
Kristi and I just returned from Dallas Willard’s funeral which was on May 14, 2013. It was a small gathering for family and friends at his
May 14, 2013
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Caring for People who Cut Themselves (Help for Self-Injury)
Years ago I was responsible for training volunteer telephone counselors for an international Christian ministry. We were getting 150 calls a day from adults and
August 30, 2012
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Don’t Feel Bad About Sin, Feel Sad
I often talk with pastors and other servants of the Lord who judge themselves harshly. I tell them, “Don’t feel bad. Feel sad.” God never
January 21, 2012
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Step Out of the Cycle of Addiction
Over the years I’ve talked with many people, including pastors and ministry leaders, who are caught in the snares of a compulsive behavior. They keep
August 16, 2011
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Find Rest, O My Soul
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone,” David prays in Psalm 62:5. Is your soul at rest? Are you living in Jesus’ “easy yoke”?
February 1, 2010
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Living Water for a Depressed Student
I fell into a depression when I was a freshman in college. I had become despondent as a struggling pre-med student. I was chasing a fantasy
August 13, 2009
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Growing through a Dark Night of the Soul
The Dark Night of the Soul is one of the most important subjects that I teach to pastors, seminary students, and others. Very few Christians
August 6, 2008
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Praying the Psalms
It used to be that praying the Psalms was something all Christians did every day. They did this privately and in church. Everyone learned to pray
November 21, 2006
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