How do you know if growing spiritually? Most people mistakenly measure behavior or their emotions. This Spiritual Growth Survey asks twelve critical questions to help you look at if you’re being changed on the inside to become more like Christ. Disciples of Jesus are continually drawing closer to God and becoming more like Jesus. More…
¿Y si Dios fuera a escribir una carta a para usted? ¡Sería una carta de amor! ¿Has leído la Biblia como la carta de amor de Dios para ti? ¡Eso es lo que es! Sé que no lo mereces, yo tampoco, ese es el punto. El amor de Dios es incondicional. Testimonios sobre la carta…
¿Hay versículos en la Biblia sobre el perfeccionismo? ¿Qué nos enseña la Biblia acerca del problema del perfeccionismo? Con los años he hablado con muchas personas que luchan con el perfeccionismo. Yo mismo he tenido problemas con él perfeccionismo, en mi propia vida y he ayudado a otros en psicoterapia y con orientación espiritual que…
El año pasado fui rafting en el río Kern con mi hija de 11 años de edad hijo David y su por Boy Scouts viaje. ¡Qué emocionante aventura! Y miedo también! Conduciendo por la carretera a lo largo del río, vimos un cartel que decía: “264 personas han muerto en el río Kern desde 1962.”…
Recently Gallup reported that 80% of American adults over age 25 are overweight and most of them are trying unsuccessfully to lose weight. Ladies Home Journal found that 71% of the women they surveyed think about their weight at least once per day and 40% have failed at a diet in the past year. And…
“How are you?” my friend asked me on the phone. “Busy,” I replied. “What else is new?” he laughed. “Ever since we roomed together in college I’ve admired how disciplined and productive you are.” Years later, I still think about that exchange. Although it was opposite of my friend’s intention, I realized then that I…
“Don’t worry. Be happy!” It’s not that easy! I know. I used to be plagued with anxiety and I’ve been helping anxious people since 1987. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or worry. If so then even at night maybe you can’t seem to slow down and relax. Your mind just won’t let you rest. Why did…
Do you (or someone you know) have a problem with compulsive behaviors surrounding food? Has overeating, under-eating, or binge and purge cycles diminished your effectiveness in your relationships and your work? Take the A-N A-D-D-I-C-T Eating Disorder Test to see if you may have an eating disorder. Circle the numbers on the left if you answer yes…
Do you depend on adrenaline to feel alive, important, and productive? To manage daily stress? Many pastors and leaders to. Take this free Adrenaline Test to find out if you’re taxing your body. Adrenaline is the body’s drug of choice for many people today. Adrenaline feels good, but it causes problems. Relying too much on…
What are the key Bible verses on baptism? If you or your child want to be baptized in water here are Bible verses on baptism to discuss. A Rite of Passage Kristi and I have each been water baptized to publicly identify ourselves with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We are thankful that…