Many biblical counsellors work from a set of narrow biblical texts, not thinking to apply principles from seemingly inapplicable passages like DeuteroMany biblical counsellors work from a set of narrow biblical texts, not thinking to apply principles from seemingly inapplicable passages like Deuteronomy 23:15. Wilson deftly handles a host of issues in these letters. Every biblical counselor ought to read this book, and many people in thick of conflict would also benefit....more
There's some solid material in this book but it has significant foundational blind spots. In chapter four, The Bottom Line of Most Problems, on pages There's some solid material in this book but it has significant foundational blind spots. In chapter four, The Bottom Line of Most Problems, on pages 40-41, Cook describes her need to forgive a married man who made a pass at her while she was married and staying at his house presumably with her husband. She never confronted him or apparently told her own husband, and then 20 years later that man and his wife asked to come stay at her house in Oregon: "Hospitality is sacred to me, and retracting our long-standing invitation to this couple was not an option." Cook tells this story as an example of her need to forgive since she was still bothered by the incident, when actually it's a story about her needing to confront, require repentance, and then maintain boundaries. She completely misses all of this on a screaming 7th Commandment issue, and instead makes it about a struggle with personal bitterness. It's unfortunate that no one advising her or editing this book caught this issue. In a book striving to train Christians to give biblical counsel, much greater wisdom is needed. ...more
This book could be better called taking back the culture by preaching the gospel--the gospel is the means of discipling the nations, and those nationsThis book could be better called taking back the culture by preaching the gospel--the gospel is the means of discipling the nations, and those nations will be filled with biblical culture. This is the best short treatment of this subject and the impact the gospel has had in the world that I've found. Outstanding....more
Webbon writes from a place of personal repentances for the compromises he made in a blue state. People making those compromises (e.g. delaying having Webbon writes from a place of personal repentances for the compromises he made in a blue state. People making those compromises (e.g. delaying having children or not having them) should repent as well and if they need to move to do so, move. But the apostles and generations following them labored in what started as completely godless cities and nations, and they built Christendom. There are a lot of fragile and uncommitted people moving that share the same compromise of people who are not moving. So this book will be wisdom for some and temptation for others. ...more
This is the best book to understand our age, how all the revolutions (sexual, therapeutic, etc) came from the identity-morphing of autonomous individuThis is the best book to understand our age, how all the revolutions (sexual, therapeutic, etc) came from the identity-morphing of autonomous individual. And this explains why it won't stop changing, even as pedophilia is on the rise and Supreme Court nominees can't define what a woman is. ...more
Many gems in here on how the counsellor should practically address things common in our time--self esteem, false guilt, lack of joy and many more. A qMany gems in here on how the counsellor should practically address things common in our time--self esteem, false guilt, lack of joy and many more. A quick and refreshing read for those carrying the counseling load....more
Gashmu must be ignored, addressed, and dealt with at various times. This book is positive description of keys ways to build the local church. InvaluabGashmu must be ignored, addressed, and dealt with at various times. This book is positive description of keys ways to build the local church. Invaluable material from someone whose mark will last a long time. ...more
We're going to look back on this time as one in which the church capitulated to a movement that exploited confused and hurting people, refusing to resWe're going to look back on this time as one in which the church capitulated to a movement that exploited confused and hurting people, refusing to rescue the vulnerable out of transgenderism and call out those exploiting and profiting off of them. Roberts doesn't have the same courage as unbelievers like Abigail Shrier who shows the darkness of some of this industry/movement in her book Irreversible Damage. Roberts says some truthful things but gives much away and leaves out many critical things that must be included in a "Talking Points" book for Christians....more
Flavel lost both parents to a plague in 1665, his wife and child during childbirth, and his pastorate in the Church of England in 1662. He helps thoseFlavel lost both parents to a plague in 1665, his wife and child during childbirth, and his pastorate in the Church of England in 1662. He helps those facing sorrow by pointing them to the one who was acquainted with grief. ...more
Bucer was tightly knit to Scripture and it shows. This book hails from a time when pastors didn't punt to the therapy industry but actually strived toBucer was tightly knit to Scripture and it shows. This book hails from a time when pastors didn't punt to the therapy industry but actually strived to serve their people with biblical counsel. Most helpful and challenging was Bucer's recommendations for "penance," courses of action to help people repent and grow out of serious sins....more
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