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Guilt and Shame By Pastor Scott Guilt and shame are consequences of not measuring up to a standard. Sometimes that standard is imposed by society, other times it is imposed by family. Some may even impose standards upon themselves which they cannot live up to, but for the Christian, the only guilt and shame that ought to be acknowledged is our failure to live up to God’s…

This is a repost of an article from Feeding on Christ.  It is excellent and worth your consideration: Feeding on Christ The Art of Spiritual War Posted: 23 Sep 2019 05:57 AM PDT Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is one of the most ancient and most revered military manuals in all of human history. In it, Sun…

How should a Christian react to being labeled intolerant? Dr. Michael Kruger, President of RTS Charlotte and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity Dr. Michael Kruger encourages Christians to remain faithful in a culture that promotes tolerance and gives helpful tips…

Understanding Mental Health Diagnosis By Pastor Scott Roberts Is mental health diagnosis the same as medical diagnosis? In the eyes of many people, the two are identical – I go to a professional who is board certified, tell him my symptoms, and the professional in turn writes a prescription that ‘solves’ my problem. But there are some drastic differences in medical and…

Ligon Duncan is always pastoral and sound to listen to.  He reminds us of the wonder of returning to Jesus and grace when we feel that the gospel has gotten far away. Listen to these 4 minutes and let them feed your soul:…

Counseling Those with Medical Illness By Pastor Scott Roberts Your friend was just diagnosed with cancer Your spouse has taken ill and will not be well again for some time Your child was admitted to the hospital for appendicitis. What does counseling look like in these situations? The truth is that all of us will undergo physical pain and suffering at some time in our…

Dr. Carl Ellis at RTS gives short 4 minutes about theology, contextual theology and the need to do theology today instead of just looking back to the theology/confessions of the past.

Who is Qualified to Give Biblical Counsel? By Pastor Scott Roberts It isn’t uncommon to hear someone say, “I am not qualified for this!” And I would surmise that many more think these words than actually say them. The truth be told, are any of us qualified to give biblical counsel to another? The answer may shock you – yes and no. None of us are qualified to give biblical…