Why Biblical Strategies resources work for college students
We’re really excited to partner this year with Word of Life Bible Institutes in New York, Florida, Canada, Korea, and Uganda. All six of the Biblical Strategies books are a part of their 2015-2016 curriculum! This brief video–prepared for their parents–will explain why Biblical Strategies resources are so beneficial for the college age group.
A special message for pastors, counselors and spiritual leaders
So delighted to welcome pastors from the Shepherd’s conference at Grace Community Church. Here is a brief video that will explain why we believe the biblical strategies materials will be helpful to you in ministry. [youtube=http://youtu.be/MPJ5siYP9uE>http://youtu.be/MPJ5siYP9uE&rel=0]
Why do I procrastinate?
Procrastination. At five syllables even the word takes a long time to say. Say it slowly and you’re liable to evoke images of unbalanced checkbooks, people you meant to call back, and honey-do lists that have no end in sight. Each of us has a propensity to put off certain tasks. Perhaps you’re among those who thought that procrastination was … Read More
Circles of clarification for the anxious heart
Control The inner circle is the circle of control; because it includes the elements over which you are able exercise control and have been given responsibility. Youâll note that it is the smallest circle; there is very little in this life that you and I can actually control. For instance, I canât control the traffic on my way to work, … Read More
Help for the anxious
First Peter 5:7 is one of the sweetest verses in the Bible. Peter recorded this truth for people who were under severe persecution. He writes, âCasting all you anxieties on him, because he cares for you.â We all have the desire to control things that we cannot, and we often forget how deeply God cares for us. If I had authored … Read More
When your spiritual memory is selective
Taken from Dead-End Desire: biblical strategies for overcoming self-pity. Available at Christian retailers, Amazon.com and the biblical strategies website (biblicalstrategies.com). To overlook Godâs awesome work in our past and develop a complaining spirit, we need only be selective in the way that we remember the past. We see this tendency in the Numbers 11 narrative: Now the people became like … Read More
The importance of Scripture memory
This is a brief summary of some work that I’ve been putting together for Scripture memory. Scripture retrieval is an essential resource for Christian living. The resources mentioned in the video are available at biblicalstrategies.com.
5 steps to developing a praise journal
The 136th Psalm provides an excellent pattern for developing your personal praise journal. Read the Psalm, purchase a blank journal or notepad and get started. Step 1: Start with the Godâs attributes. Psalm 136:1 declares âGive thanks to the Lord, for he is good.â Even if you believe your Thanksgiving list might be short, you can begin a praise journal … Read More