Monthly Archives: November 2012
Psalm 3
O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. 2 So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” 3 But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. 4 I … Continue reading
The Bible and Alcoholism
I grew up in a time when alcoholism was considered by my church to simply be be defined as a sinful behavior. It was equated with drunkenness, and the Bible clearly calls being drunk sinful. But the truth is, the … Continue reading
Psalm 2
1 Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. 3 “Let us break their chains,” they … Continue reading
A Letter to an Alcoholic’s Wife
Dear Martha: You called yesterday, clearly frustrated and said you were at “the end of your rope.” You said you were ready to walk away from your marriage and all the chaos. You asked me why I had said you … Continue reading
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. 3 They are … Continue reading
Colossians
Col 4:2-18 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.4 Pray … Continue reading
“But I Don’t Believe in Divorce!”
I hear this this statement often and I understand the pain that it represents. In our “no-fault” divorce society, it only takes one spouse to divorce and when the other spouse who doesn’t want the divorce protests, they will often … Continue reading
Colossians
Col. 3:18-4:1 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord.19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. 20 Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not aggravate your children, … Continue reading
Adoption–The Primal Wound
As a counselor, I’ve seen over the years some difficult stories related to adopted children. One I vividly remember was that of a family who adopted a infant boy, and then a couple of years later adopted an infant girl. … Continue reading
Colossians
Col 3:12-17 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave … Continue reading