“Counseling through the Word” Devotional: I am an Overcomer As believers, we are often faced with challenges that seem overwhelming. The world can feel like a constant battle, but Scripture assures us that we are not alone. Today, we’ll explore what it means to be an overcomer in Christ and how the indwelling Holy Spirit…
“Counseling through the Word” Devotional: I am a Member of Christ’s Body Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27 (ESV) – “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” As believers in Christ, we are not isolated individuals walking our faith journey alone. Instead, we are part of something much greater—we are members of…
Counseling through the Word: Living in Dependence on Christ Verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 (ESV) Devotional Thought In John 15:5, Jesus uses the metaphor of…
Redemption – Our Freedom Purchased In our journey through the foundational doctrines of our faith, we arrive at a concept that resonates deeply with our human experience: Redemption. This doctrine speaks to our longing for freedom, for release from the chains that bind us—whether they be guilt, addiction, broken relationships, or the weight of past…
Propitiation – The Heart of the Cross In a world where we often grapple with feelings of guilt, shame, and unworthiness, the doctrine of Propitiation shines as a beacon of hope. As we journey deeper into the doctrines that anchor our souls and define our faith, we arrive at a cornerstone of our salvation. It’s…
The Gravity of Grace: Embracing the Doctrines That Anchor Our Souls We stand at the threshold of a journey—a deep exploration into the heart of our faith. Over the next week, we will delve into three foundational doctrines: Propitiation, Redemption, and Justification. These are not mere theological buzzwords but the anchors that hold steadfast our…
The Power of Forgiveness: Lessons from the Cross In the heart of the Christian faith lies a profound truth: being declared right with God is not a matter of human effort but a divine verdict pronounced through the death of Jesus on the cross. As the Roman believers braced themselves against Nero’s looming persecution, they…
7 Ways to Find Our Security in Christ 1. Recognize your need for security. The first step in finding security in Christ is recognizing that you need it. Life can be unpredictable and uncertain, and we all have moments where we feel vulnerable and afraid. Acknowledging this need for security is the first step in…
Three Privileges Christ Won for His Followers at the Cross The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith, and believers find salvation and hope through His death and resurrection. From a biblical perspective, we can see that the cross of Christ represents not only the ultimate act of love but also the…
Who Am I in Christ? – “Forgiven by God” One of the most incredible aspects of the Christian faith is the forgiveness we have received through Jesus Christ. No matter what we have done or how far we have strayed from God, we can find forgiveness and freedom in Him. In this devotional, we will…
When was the last time someone said thank you to you? When was the last time you said thank you to someone else? So many people today struggle with a lack of thankfulness and ingratitude. This leads to struggles with complaining, criticizing, and comparing. Gratitude and thankfulness provide a powerful remedy for these problems. This gratitude journal helps us to identify what we should be grateful for and what we do as a result of seeing life as a gift.
Do you struggle with applying the truth that you learn during your study of God’s word? This God’s grace prayer journal will allow you to focus on gratitude and live in contentment in life. The journal pages encourage you to observe what you are learning from the Bible text, evaluate how you have failed to live according to the truths stated, seek forgiveness, and develop godly plans for change.
Do you struggle with the lack of hope? Do you find yourself struggling with doubt and insecurity during times of great challenge? During those times, you need to find your rest and assurance in pondering, personalizing, praying, and practicing what God’s Word says. In the short devotional, spend time meditating and studying each of these passages. Write down whatever comes to mind in the spaces below. And let God speak to you.
One of the keys to growing in Christlikeness in our lives is to unearth and discover, and biblically evaluate our thinking patterns, speaking, and acting. This worksheet will help you be honest and specific about areas in your life that are not meeting biblical standards in thinking, speaking, and acting.
The God who began a good work in you will continue it through your lifetime and will finish it when we meet him face-to-face. God works for us, and God works in us. He enables us to become more like Christ every single day. This work is progressive and continual in this life. This worksheet helps us review and evaluate gains made during counseling and discipleship, show gratitude to God for what he has done, and develop plans for future growth and change.
There probably is not a day that goes by that we do not have some level of conflict with others. This worksheet helps us focus on the problem and not the person. It helps us evaluate how we have handled a dispute and how we should deal with it moving forward.
Do you ever struggle with doing a Bible study or journaling the key ideas from your reading? This Bible Study Note Sheet will encourage you to ponder and meditate on Scripture. Also, God’s Word is meant for you, so this worksheet will help you personalize what you are learning. It will also guide you in learning to pray God’s Word, and finally, it will encourage you to put into practice the principles and promises you find in reading the Word of God.
Anger is a significant issue for so many people. People often stuff or spew their anger, but very few learn to study their anger. This journal assignment will help you to do just that. It will help you understand, evaluate, and respond to your anger in better ways.
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed with problems? Do you find yourself struggling with thinking clearly during a challenging situation? This four-step approach to rethinking a problem will help.
Problems can seem overwhelming. When we are in the midst of a significant crisis, many of us struggle with defining the problem and implementing helpful solutions. This worksheet helps us to identify three unbiblical and unproductive ways of handling problems. It also encourages us to destroy problems, not people, as we deal with issues in a biblical and God-honoring way.
