Reflections along the wilderness way
April 28, 2011
Blessed are the pure in heart, Jesus says. And we assume that by pure he means ‘that really clean cut kid who doesn’t cuss in the church youth group.’ That’s what I used to think. The ‘pure’ were the really, … Continue reading
April 19, 2011
In a previous post, I pushed back against the suspicion some biblical counselors have of what they call an “empty love tank” psychology. Presuming it to be some manifestation of humanistic psychology, it’s critiqued as too-positive a view of human … Continue reading
April 17, 2011
She lost her mother before she was even able to grieve. You don’t need Attachment Theorists to convince you how extraordinarily significant this loss must have been. She was just two…barely able to understand. And this, some might say, is … Continue reading
April 15, 2011
“Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27 He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your … Continue reading
April 14, 2011
I’m convinced that love is core. And I’m convinced that the notion that humans look for love in all the wrong places is right on. Now, you’d think that every Christian doing counseling would agree. But some of us nuance … Continue reading
April 12, 2011
In a letter to Arthur Greeves, 8 July 1930 “You have I think misunderstood what I said about the return from austerity. I never meant for a moment that I was beginning to doubt whether absolute chastity was the true … Continue reading
April 11, 2011
Part of what I’ve been addressing in this series on masculinity is what I view as a cultural movement which, in response to feminism, attempted to re-ignite a conversation on masculinity. I’ve referred to the pivotal work of Robert Bly, … Continue reading
April 7, 2011
A few friends have asked me to expand on my critique of Powlison’s Idols of the Heart and Vanity Fair, as well as what I’ve said about the basic thinking around idols, repentance, and belief. Before doing that, I’ll say … Continue reading
April 7, 2011
If I had a nickel for every Christian guy that came to me for counsel about masturbation when I lived back in Orlando, I’d not need this pastoral housing benefit I’ll probably be losing pretty soon… We, Christians, are great … Continue reading
April 3, 2011
Maybe you’re like the many men and women who I’ve talked to. Having been through Sonship (a fairly well-known discipleship program in conservative Reformed circles) or having digested the writings of Keller or Powlison or Tripp, your still struggling. Or, … Continue reading