Blogs

Driving with Rosaria Butterfield: An Encounter with Gospel-Driven Hospitality | Leanna Shepard, True Woman
“Here’s an illustration I heard from Rosaria: A believer in Christ is like a bridge. What is the purpose of a bridge? A bridge’s job is to get walked on. We don’t like the sound of that, do we? But as followers of the suffering Savior, we should count it no great loss to sacrifice a little for the sake of the kingdom. What is one evening of our week or a few extra dollars from the grocery budget in comparison to what Christ gave up to redeem sinners from eternal condemnation?”

Biblical Counseling and Synaptic Pruning in Schizophrenics | Thinking Christianly…In a Therapeutic Culture
Here’s an article on schizophrenia revealing welcome developments in biblical counseling.

“A friend sent me a copy of an article entitled Genetic Study Provides First-ever Insight into Biological Origin of Schizophrenia. My friend wanted to know what I thought about it as a biblical counselor. Are these findings good? Are they bad? Can a Christian worldview explain these findings?”

Regular Exercise & Depression | Paul Tautges, Counseling One Another
“The author cites the following benefits to regular exercise. Exercise relieves stress and anxiety. Exercise alleviates depression. Exercise treats mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medicines. Exercise improves our mood. As has been mentioned, exercise also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in our brain that energize our spirits and simply make us feel good. Exercise sharpens our brainpower. The same endorphins that make us feel better also help us concentrate and feel mentally sharp for a task that may be at hand. Exercise is an investment in your mind, body, and soul. Exercise assists in energy gain; it has a rejuvenating effect.” (See below for link to book)

What exactly is Puritan Theology? | Jonathan Tomes, Reformation21 Blog
“‘Puritan’ has been co-opted by many Reformed evangelicals to mean ‘whatever I think is good, noble, and true’. ”

The Rich Young Blogger | Mike Leake, Borrowed Light
“This might be what the story of the rich young ruler would be like today…”

Why Drafting Women Would Be A Big Mistake | Amy Otto, The Federalist
A response to Republican insanity about drafting women. Also see Threats Of Drafting Women Reveal The Lies Of Equality.

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