Click. Open. Delete. Go to the recycle bin and delete it permanently. If only it were that easy to delete our past, things we regret, things that have scorched us so badly, both physically and emotionally. If you are like me, there are things in …
Can We Really Trust God? Reflections on Jerry Bridges’ Classic
Dews of blessings are visitors we like and embrace wholeheartedly. Trials and suffering visits are also inevitable in this christian sojourn, yet we would rather not open the door to them. Even the strongest of christians can crumble under the weight of trials or suffering …
Bridging the Mind-Heart Gap in Faith: 3 Tests
Do your actions align with the convictions in your heart and mind? Do you walk your talk? Do you drink water while preaching the same water? These questions can be daunting when we genuinely examine our hearts. In this post, I want to focus on …
Don’t Cherry Pick: Savor the whole counsel of God
This post was originally published on infalliblejoy.com When I became a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, I was eager to drop the cherry-picking ways I had previously taken with Scripture. I was filled with excitement to dive right in and read the entire Bible …
A Guide to Sexual Desire for the Single Woman
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org There are many wonders in the world that leave us astounded. Among those fascinating and awesome wonders is how God created the human body; how he wired it to operate. It’s a wonder of wonders. Specifically, I find …
New Year, New You? Resolutions Won’t Do
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org Once a year an eagle goes through the process of moulting. Through that process the eagle loses its old feathers and new ones grow in their place. Much in the same way, as the year begins we imagine …
Will I Be Single Forever?
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org Hanging around singles changes with the years. As you climb the age ladder, there is an unspoken question that lingers in most singles’ minds. This question becomes harder to ignore the older you get. It’s a question that sparks …
Dating? Consider Pre-Engagement Counselling
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org “She said yes!” The reaction to these words can range from tears of joy to exuberant rejoicing and usually an abundance of congratulatory messages. Then, attention quickly shifts to wedding plans; parent introduction meetings; and, if you’re in …
10 Mistakes I Made in Biblical Counselling
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org I enjoy listening to people, especially in their suffering, trials, and struggles with sin. My heart is moved to encourage them in those moments to behold Christ. On the flip side, I process my own trials by talking …
Why God Allows Trials: Biblical Truth Revealed
I don’t know about you, but my first response to trials is to want out. Human beings don’t like discomfort or pain at all, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It points to a reality they are longing for, a reality that existed before …