by Bob | Dec 1, 2013 | Praise, Prayer, Psalms, Psalms of Lament, Sermon
How to Have an Honest Conversation with God How do we talk honestly with God? When we’re suffering, what do we say to God? When we’re struggling yet again with a sinful attitude or ungodly habit, how do we talk to God? When loss and loneliness seem to overwhelm, how...
by Bob | Jun 29, 2013 | Biblical Counseling, Biblical Counseling Coalition, Sermon
Radical Ministry in a Darkened World: Philippians 2:1-18 As you’ve noticed, I’ve veered from my normal frequent blogging lately. I’ve been at the annual Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Conference. I spoke six times, including the Keynote Address to...
by Bob | Apr 16, 2013 | Christ, Sermon
Spiritual Laser Surgery: Fixing Our Focus on Jesus This Sunday I’m preaching at Cornerstone Community Church (my home church in Hobart, IN where I’m an elder). The message is on Hebrews 1-3 with a focus on 3:1-14. Here’s a snippet from the middle of the message on...
by Bob | Oct 22, 2012 | Chicago Bears, Christian Living, Sermon
Spiritual Teammates: Sun-Athleo As a Christian, you do not have to struggle alone. Your fellow Christians are sun-athleo—athletes together with you. That was one of the primary points in the sermon I preached last week on Philippians 1:27-2:18. The main idea of the...
by Bob | Apr 23, 2012 | Biblical Counseling, Sermon
Living Worthy of the Gospel This Friday, I’ll be the keynote speaker at the annual Fellowship Dinner for the Biblical Counseling Center. I’m especially honored because their director, Dr. Ron Allchin, led me to Christ thirty-eight years ago. In fact, I’m speaking on...