Jesus’ Solitude and Silence
Many Bible students miss the importance of Jesus’ solitude and silence. Every pastor, ministry leader, and caregiver — any disciple of Jesus! — needs to…
Soul Shepherding
Following Jesus for deeper life and greater influence.
Tag: Boundaries
Bible Verses on Sexual Purity
Today we are desperate for God’s wisdom on our sexuality. These Bible verses on sexual purity will get the conversation started on the right track.…
Selah for a Busy Pastor
Kent was ten minutes late for his meeting with me again. He tried to make a joke of it, “I’m sorry. I guess I need…
Why Get Angry?
“Cease from anger” the Psalmist counsels us (Psalm 37:8). “Get rid of all anger” the New Testament echoes (Ephesians 4:31). Throughout the Bible we are…
Jesus Jujitsu: The Power to Turn the Other Cheek
“Turn the other cheek,” Jesus taught. “If someone takes your shirt give him your coat. Bless those who curse you.” (Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29). Was…
Codependency Test
Do you tend to rescue people from their problems or get enmeshed in dysfunctional relationships? Our free Codependency Test can help you to asses if…
Be Angry and Sin Not
It’s a common teaching in Christian circles today to advice people to go ahead and be angry. Be angry and sin not, we say, quoting Ephesians…
Emotional Rollercoaster Test
Here’s a free Emotional Rollercoaster Test to help you identify if you (or a loved one) may have a problem with emotional reactivity. If you…
Responding to Abuse
What does the Bible teach about responding to abuse? There’s a lot of confusion on this. God’s wisdom is uncommon today. On the one extreme,…
Jesus Set Boundaries
We talk with pastors, leaders, counselors, parents and other caregivers who are struggling to be “cheerful givers” (2 Corinthians 9:7). In their helping of others,…