The Danger of Interpreting God’s Word With Our Feelings

“But when we have less-than-ideal feelings towards God’s Word, our unfortunate tendency is to fill in the blanks and/or interpret it as we see fit, thus molding it to our heart’s desire. More often than not, our negative responses to Scripture arise from the opinion that God’s commands are not particularly loving. Is it loving to tell us no? Is it loving to rein in our natural tendencies? Is it loving to make us unhappy?”

How God Gives His Church Wisdom

“With the arrival of Jesus Christ—wisdom incarnate—a significant turning point within the biblical storyline takes place. He is the fullest revelation of God’s wisdom, yet that is not the end of the story regarding the pattern we have been tracing. It is the climax of the story, but it is not the consummation.”

Gaslighting and Biblical Counseling

“Have you ever been “gaslit”? Have you ever “gaslit” someone else? Do you even know what this term means? I heard it used countless times before I eventually got curious. Once I figured out its meaning, I realized that I hardly ever hear it used correctly.”