by Bob | Sep 16, 2013 | Biblical Counseling, Reconciliation, Regeneration, Salvation
Tweeting the Gospel for Sin and Suffering What difference does the gospel make as we face sin and respond to suffering? In addressing that question, biblical counselors often ponder a vitally important follow-up question: “How do people change?” However,...
by Bob | May 31, 2013 | Biblical Counseling, Gospel-Centered, Grace, Reconciliation
Gospel-Centered Encouragement: Embracing Our Father’s Welcome Home The Big Idea: We must build our mutual encouragement upon the gospel encouragement we already have in Christ. Yesterday I began this two-part blog mini-series discussing Gospel-Centered...
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 | Dec 11, 2010 | Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation
How to Resolve Conflict Biblically What do we do when conflict arises in our life, relationships, or ministries? Ken Sande in his excellent book The Peacemaker outlines a “4G” process of biblical reconciliation. • Glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31): “How can I please...
by Bob | Jun 25, 2010 | Reconciliation, Sanctification, Soul Physicians
Wanted Note: You can find the following spiritual parable, which is reproduced here with permission, in Soul Physicians. Enjoying Who I Am, Becoming Who I Am The Christian life is the process of enjoying who I am to Christ and becoming who I am in Christ....
by Bob | Aug 6, 2009 | Identity, Identity in Christ, Reconciliation, Salvation
Who I Am To Christ, Part Two—Joint Heirs with JesusChrist-Esteem: The world talks about “self-esteem.” But God’s Word teaches us about “Christ-esteem”—how God views us, sees us, accepts us, and loves us through Christ. Knowing how God relates to us because of our...
