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 | 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,...
