This is the year for celebrating John Calvin's birthday (2009). I have been re-reading his letters and am amazed once again at the amount of time a busy writer, preacher, and Protestant apologist spent doing pastoral work. The letters are filled with concern for the average man on the street to whom … [Read more...] about John Calvin
How Much Do You Weigh?
In describing how those whom the world calls important, and whose influence in deciding business matters, or even world affairs, is considered weighty, here is what God has to say about this: Men are only a vapor, exalted men an illusion. On a balance scale, they go up; together, they weigh less … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Weigh?
When Counseling, Also Don’t . . .
Last week we published Dr. Adams' list. Here is mine. What would you add? Minimize your counselee's problem. It was important enough to him to seek counsel. Tell your counselee that you understand what he is going through. You probably don't. Tell him Christ does. Use psychological labels … [Read more...] about When Counseling, Also Don’t . . .
When Counseling, Don’t . . .
Counsel women alone Counsel drunks; wait till they sober up Counsel someone being counseled by another Counsel without access to a phone, desk, writing materials, etc. Counsel people who set down conditions Counsel when a person refuses to do his homework Counsel by telephone … [Read more...] about When Counseling, Don’t . . .
We Have Slashed Our Tuition!
That’s right, courses that once ranged from $195 to $95 are now just $35 each! Studying under Dr. Jay Adams is more affordable than ever before. If you are planning to seek certification with ACBC you do not have to settle for the minimum amount of training required. Study with Jay Adams and receive … [Read more...] about We Have Slashed Our Tuition!