Gospel Living

With the lucky thirteen considering marijuana legislation, the question Christians must consider is whether toking is sinful.   At this year's Shepherd's Conference, Todd Friel asked each of the pastors on the panel this question.  Previous posts on marijuana: The Facts on Marijuana, Part 1 The Facts on Marijuana, Part 2

The Domain of Truth completed its week-long series on biblical counseling and the Christian's concern of psychology.  I recommend it, especially if you are unfamiliar with the differences between "Christian counseling" and the more biblical brand, or if you trust life's problems to the hands of a certified psychologist or psychiatrist. Choose Biblical Counseling Not Psychology: Part 1 Choose Biblical Counseling Not Psychology: Part 2 Depression Poem Pre-courtship Counseling: Seven Relationship Questions Courses: Pastoral Counseling Course by Dr. Stuart Scott Marriage and Family Counseling Course at The Master’s Seminary by John Street Westminster Theological Seminary’s Professors on Biblical Counseling Book Reviews: Review: One Nation Under Therapy by Christina Hoff Sommers, Sally L. Satel Review: Freud by R.J. Rushdoony Book Review of “Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression & Loneliness” by Wayne Mack I lift up my eye...

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.  (Ephesians 5:15-21) When Paul addresses the Ephesians, he calls them to a sober-minded approach to their Christian walk.  They must consider whether they are walking in love, and that includes examining their speech and behavior toward others.  In Chapter 4, he ties this to unity in the church, and later in this chapter he'll tie it to believers  submission to one another. In the midst of that discussion, Paul says, ...

Steven Crowder gives the skinny on the maui wauie:

Drug education isn't a usual feature here, but in case you were wondering: So, be educated, watch your kids, etc.

This is Bill Shannon's Shepherds' Conference message on counseling people with (so-called) addictions and enslaving sins (1hr 7min): Freedom Bound Bill Shannon Mar 9, 2012 Ministry:  Shepherds' Conference Media Type: Audio Download Download as: mp3 audio Counseling those with life-dominating sins