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Training the saints to certification in biblical counseling
Glory Vision
John 11:28-37 contains a verse that many proudly proclaim to have memorized. “Jesus wept” (v.35). While preaching through this text recently, what struck me were the verses that followed. 36 So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “Could...
ALERT! Classes Cancelled Tonight
Greetings, Please know that we do not take delight in cancelling classes. We delight in God--in His sovereignty and mercy. It is the burden of leadership to, at times, remove the burden of decision making from others. Thus I, Jim, have made the decision to cancel...
The Grace of Grammar
If I told you that I have a bucket of iron in my car, what would you expect to see upon opening the trunk? A bucket made of iron, or a bucket (say of wood) holding iron ore inside? The difference is important. The grammatical construct creating the confusion ("of...
Cold Temps Close Office
Due to the extremely frigid temperatures and the closing of numerous other facilities and government agencies, the Rod & Staff Offices will also be closed on Tuesday, January 28th. Counseling training classes scheduled to begin on Tuesday ARE ALSO CANCELLED! If...
Two Truths Beg Your Attention
These two truths beg your attention and your response to them is important to the work of the church. Counseling belongs in the church. The church has the Words of life and only the saints know the Savior...His goodness, His greatness, and His purposes even in pain. ...