by sdbarnard | Jul 11, 2014 | Devotional |
I recently was asked by a marriage and family therapist a couple of questions. One in particular caught my eye. It was essentially this: “What is wrong with using the wisdom of the world to solve conflict?” The world offers solutions such as understanding “conflict...
by sdbarnard | Jun 6, 2014 | Devotional |
Beloved, many pastors neglect the divinely mandated duty of shepherding ALL the flock through individual, careful discipleship (aka, “counseling”). “Pay careful attention to [“take heed,” “guard,” keep watch”] yourselves...
by sdbarnard | Mar 28, 2014 | Devotional |
Beloved, I received a request recently from a young man serving the Lord faithfully in a great ministry. He asked if I could help him and his finance prepare for marriage–he asked for pre-marital counseling. I did not say no…instead, I challenged him...
by sdbarnard | Mar 21, 2014 | Devotional |
Beloved, Anonymity is deadly. Many people seek counseling from Rod and Staff Ministries for the sake of anonymity. Any parachurch counseling ministry is, at best, second best. The best for your soul is grace-laced, intrusive community. I have read that phrase...
by sdbarnard | Feb 14, 2014 | Devotional |
Beloved, What goals do you seek in the counsel you offer? Given that you are counseling, every day, what goals are intentionally sought (or unintentionally pursued)? Or more poignantly, would you be able to distinguish between goals derived from the Word from those...
