In the spirit of Throw-Back-Thursday, I thought I would repost my most viewed blog. Originally posted Aug. 20, 2012 Ephesians 5:31-33 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 31 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. 32 This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ … [Read more...] about Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
Ministry of Directed Path Ministries
Why I Am A Biblical Counselor
I have been asked on a few occasions “Why do you do what you do?” Also, “why did you leave the local church ministry?” Both of these questions have basically the same answer. I could go all the way back to when I was 15 and God called me to the ministry the first time to answer these questions. I was on the side of the mountain in Glorieta, New Mexico talking with a girl … [Read more...] about Why I Am A Biblical Counselor
Does God Answer Prayer with Sin?
A young couple had been married for several years and they had reached a point that they were not satisfies in their marriage. Something was missing. They had children, owned their house, and drove fairly nice cars. Each had jobs that kept them busy and then they chased kids during the evening. They had very full lives but still there was something missing!! The wife began … [Read more...] about Does God Answer Prayer with Sin?
Finding Hope
Psalm 31:24 (NASB95) 24 Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord. Romans 15:13 (NASB95) 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Recently I was talking with a man who had lost all hope for a future. As I was listening to his blight, I began to … [Read more...] about Finding Hope
I’m De HEAD!!
I’m De’ Head!! I’ve heard men actually say that in counseling sessions. I’ve had to laugh when someone has said that. I thought for a minute that they would start beating their chest to prove their dominance. I remember reading in a book that if you had to announce your headship, you weren’t the head. 1 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB95) 3 But I want you … [Read more...] about I’m De HEAD!!