by Bob | Aug 8, 2011 | Forgiveness, Grief, Grieving
Ask the Counselor: “Should I Try to Forget My Past?” As a biblical counselor, people often ask me the important question, “Should I try to forget my past?” I first respond with a one-word answer. “No.” Then I respond with a blog-size answer using the words: • Remember...
by Bob | Jul 5, 2011 | Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Relationships
“I’m Sorry. I Was Wrong. Please Forgive Me.” I was recently the recipient of a humble, heart-felt apology where the person sincerely asked for forgiveness. How rare that is! It made me think of various ways people “apologize” and how we might respond. The “No Apology,...
by Bob | Oct 2, 2010 | Forgiveness
Michael Vick and Second Chances A Sports Talk radio station in Chicago (670 The Score) polled its listeners today. They asked what has been the most compelling story in the young NFL season thus far. Over 67% of responders indicated that Michael Vick’s comeback for...
by Bob | Aug 31, 2010 | Forgiveness, Gospel Conversations, Spiritual Friends
It’s Wonderful to Be Forgiven The Big Idea: Learn how to help others to receive the wonders of Christ’s forgiveness. (Excerpted from Spiritual Friends.) Grace Dispensers When a brother or sister repents of sinful patterns of the heart, we need to become dispensers of...
by Bob | Jul 15, 2010 | Forgiveness
Our Forgiving Father Celebrates with Us In Luke 15:22-32, the greatest artist who ever lived readies His brush to paint the final scene in the greatest story ever told. It’s the scene depicting our celebration with our forgiving Father. Ten times in this one chapter...
by Bob | Jul 12, 2010 | Forgiveness, Gospel-Centered, Grace
“Welcome Home!” What is your picture of God? Do you see Him as a Father Who pursues you? Our image of Who God is, is the most important thing about us. In Luke 15, Jesus paints a portrait of God as a Father who welcomes us home with open arms. Head down,...
