Category Archives: Counseling

Themelios 35.3

Posted on 10/12/2010 by

The latest edition of Themelios was released today. This is 193 page, free journal full of solid, thoughtful, Biblical content. It is particularly targeted to leaders, Young Adults, and University Students. It is the one journal (published quarterly) which I … Continue reading →

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Counsel from the Cross: Connecting Broken People to the Love of Christ by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, Dennis E. Johnson

Posted on 29/04/2010 by

I am reading and reviewing Counsel from the Cross for Themelios later this year. Purchase from GraceBooks, here. Demonstrates the “why” and the “how” of consistently biblical, gospel-centric counseling, whether in the pastor’s study or over coffee with a friend. … Continue reading →

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Review – Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

Posted on 11/11/2009 by

Review – Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters Timothy Keller (Author) Binding: Hardcover Page Count: 240 Publisher: Penguin (Dutton) ISBN#: 9780525951360 Review by – Joe Fleener “Description: The New York … Continue reading →

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Rising from the Valley of Death – Steven Curtis Chapman

Posted on 03/11/2009 by

Steven Curtis Chapman opens up about losing his daughter, their family’s arduous journey, and a new album of songs chronicling the path of pain and hope. Rising from the Valley of Death

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Unpacking Forgiveness

Posted on 29/08/2009 by

Chris Brauns has written a very helpful and important post here: Unpacking Forgiveness I would be so very thrilled if more Christians had this Biblical understanding of forgiveness.

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Eating Disorders: The Quest for Thinness

Posted on 10/06/2009 by

Eating Disorders: The Quest for Thinness by Edward Welch In this article, Ed Welch describes how easy it is, in a weight-conscious world that also uses food for comfort, to take the small steps that lead to a full blown … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon on Winter in the Soul

Posted on 08/12/2008 by

“Winter in the soul is by no means a comfortable season, and if it be upon thee just now it will be very painful to thee; but there is this comfort, namely, that the Lord makes it. He sends the … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in the Lord always

Posted on 01/09/2008 by

This is a recent post my friend and mentor (the pastor who disciple me over a period of 6+ years) – Don Bixby – put up on his blog – he has been working through Philippians and his study has … Continue reading →

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2008 Impact Bible Conference

Posted on 23/05/2008 by

It is here! The 2008 Impact Bible Conference will be here very soon – 30 May – 2 June. We look forward again this year to hosting come 400+ folks from all over New Zealand and Australia as we come … Continue reading →

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Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom Carson

Posted on 16/04/2008 by

Last night I finished: Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom Carson by D. A. Carson What a wonderful read. Dr. Don Carson shares the life and legacy of his Dad with us in this wonderful … Continue reading →

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