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Category Archives: Worship

He Is Risen!

John Flavel’s (1671) Easter sermon, The Fountain of Life Opened Up, teaches us what happened to Christ and what happened to us because of Good Friday and Easter. May his words pierce our hearts and prompt praise for the glorious Easter exchange. Continue reading

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Biblical Counseling Coalition Retreat Testimonial

I was surprised and honored last year to be asked to join the BCC Council Board and to attend the yearly retreat this December. I confess I was pretty intimidated when I arrived at the retreat center and began introducing myself to other council members. However, getting to know these brothers and sisters was such a privilege and as the retreat went on I found myself eager to talk to, worship with, learn from, and support them. Continue reading

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“That’s What Christmas Is All About Charlie Brown”

The Biblical Counseling Coalition wishes you a joyous Christmas. Our gift to you: A Charlie Brown Christmas which includes television’s best ever two-minute answer to the question “What is Christmas all about?” as Linus recites Luke 2:8-14. Continue reading

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The Greatest Gift

The Biblical Counseling Coalition wishes you a joyous Christmas. Our gift to you this Christmas Eve: Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus. Continue reading

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The Story Behind the Christmas Story

The Biblical Counseling Coalition wishes you a joyous Christmas. Our gift to you: this powerful, beautiful, moving narration of the eternal story behind the Christmas story. Well worth watching and sharing. Merry Christmas! Continue reading

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5 Mindsets of “Addictive” Thinking

The prevailing thought in today’s world is that “addiction” is compulsive and the struggling person has lost control, but biblically I believe that the “addict” is responsible for his or her choices and therefore becomes habitually enslaved to the pleasure of choice. It is a decision rather than a disease or a demon. Continue reading

Topics: Addictions, Christian Living, Idolatry, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Worship | Tags: , , , ,

Biblical Counselling in Canada, Part 2

Part of the vision of the BCC is to advance biblical counseling/counselling world-wide and we’re excited to introduce you to the biblical counselling world in Canada through this Grace & Truth blog interview mini-series. Today in Part Two, we interview Rick Walton about biblical counselling in Canada. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Cross-Cultural Ministry, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Worship | Tags: , , , ,

Making Sense Out of Suffering

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though it’s waters roar and foam, though … Continue reading

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The Torment of Perfectionism

Ever tried to be perfect? Are you tempted to present yourself in ways that are not exactly true to who you are? Is it hard for you to let others know you messed up? If you answered yes to any … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Biblical Priorities for Every Pastor

Previously, I put a question out there on my Practical Shepherding blog asking, What are the top 10 biblical priorities for every pastor and asked for your suggestions and input. Now that the Call Conference has come and gone (which … Continue reading

Topics: Local Church Ministry, Pastoral Resources, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Uncategorized, Worship | Tags: , , , ,

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