Monthly Archives: April 2013
Unlocking Your Creativity–and Your Kid’s Creativity
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I be more creative?” We may often ask that question of ourselves when we cannot think of a new idea regardless of how hard we try. Maybe the reason we draw a blank … Continue reading
Luke 24:13-34
13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began … Continue reading
Luke 24:1-12
24 But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 3 So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord … Continue reading
How You Fight can Make a Happier Family?
Sometimes we think something is wrong if our kids argue with each other, or if the parents fight with each other, or if a kid fights with a parent. But the truth is, spouses fight and siblings argue. In fact, … Continue reading
Luke 23:44-56
44 By this time it was about noon, and darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 45 The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle. 46 Then Jesus shouted, “Father, … Continue reading
It’s About Individuation – Part 2
In our last posting, we said that Individuation means basically that we have successfully become our own self, rather than just an extension of someone else, such as a parent. It’s like when all the pieces of who I am … Continue reading
Luke 23:26-43
26 As they led Jesus away, a man named Simon, who was from Cyrene, happened to be coming in from the countryside. The soldiers seized him and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large crowd trailed … Continue reading
Luke 23:1-16
23 Then the entire council took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor.2 They began to state their case: “This man has been leading our people astray by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he … Continue reading
It’s About Individuation
I’m preparing to teach a new course at Fuller Theological Seminary this summer on Personality, Theology, and Pastoral Counseling. It’s a new class for me to teach, as well. I think the only place it’s been offered before is at … Continue reading
Luke 22:53-71
53 Why didn’t you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns.” 54 So they arrested him and led him to the high priest’s home. And Peter … Continue reading