Well, no … but … yes. When I gave my life to God, I came to him because I needed something. I prayed to Him in the hopes that He was real and that He would consider giving me a second chance at life. I wasn’t sure that I truly believed in Him though. Actually,…
Do you feel like you are “at home” with God? No, I don’t mean that I want you to give me the “right” answer. You, know, I mean, what are you supposed to say? If you say “No,” that will sound like you’re not a “good” Christian, right. But, when I ask if you feel…
To Begin With … Four basic truths about God that cannot be ignored and must be taken into account in all speculation. God is Omnipotent (all-powerful – He can do anything He chooses, and there is nothing He cannot do). Just remember this caveat, just because God can do something, that does not mean He…
What does the Bible have to say about prayer? 1) The very first mention/idea of prayer (communicating with God) was in Genesis 4:26. “And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then people began to call on the name of the LORD. They wanted to make their…
Why do some people have struggle so much living the Christian life as they understand the Lord wants from them. They tell themselves that they want to do what is “right,” but they find themselves often going against this desire, and giving in to baser urges. As a counselor, I have often had people in…
Christian counseling is about applying the principles in God’s Word to the circumstances and situations presented by the clients. There are certain things that are known about most Christians who come to counseling. Of those things, it is their lack of knowledge concerning the Scriptures which stands out the most. The Christian who does not…
Over the last 30 years, I have discipled or mentored many persons, male and female, Latinos, blacks and whites, young and old, Christians. Paul saw it as an obligation and an honor. He makes this clear in how he states the following verses. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NASB) Be imitators of me, just as I also…
What an amazing feeling is to be able, at one point of our existence, to wonder about the purpose of our life. To ask our Creator why, if at all, we are occupying space in this awesome universe He created. At an early age of my life I confronted myself with what I thought was…
We believe that the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is the Word of God and therefore is without error. While there may be some differences between Bible versions, even when different languages are involved, the Biblical concepts and teaching have not changed. The truth the Bible teaches is not predicated on any one word or…
Galatians 5:1 – It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Imagine that you woke up in a world where magic was normal. As you went about your day you quickly realized that people were using magic as though it…
This is one of the most asked questions by new believers. Implied in the question is that someone other than yourself will have the answer which, on the contrary, you are the best one to provide. The reason the questioner is unable to come to a clear conclusion and understanding of their calling is that…
Why do some people struggle so much living the Christian life as they understand the Lord wants from them? They tell themselves that they want to do what is “right,” but they find themselves often going against this desire, and giving in to baser urges. As a counselor, I have often had people in my…