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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 for how believers can share the truth of the gospel with a society that believes that truth is relative.

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 mental health diagnosis. Let me try to explain: Medical diagnosis is backed up by scientifically verifiable tests. Medical…

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: The manuscript for this can be found here.

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 lives and depending on the extent of the illness or its timing, we may need…

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 advice, warning or encouragement by ourselves. None of us are…

Cascade Family Bible Camp is planned for July 4-8 this summer at Warm Beach Camp. There are exciting outdoor and inspirational events planned for the entire family. It is a weekend you will never forget. This year only: the camp is offering a 50% discount to first-time campers. There has never been a better time to invest in your family. Information and registration is at www.cascadefamilybiblecamp.org Click here for a video about Cascade Family Bible Camp.

Why do spouses often have trouble communicating with one another? In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday, Dr. Scott Coupland, Professor of Counseling at RTS Orlando, gives biblical advice to help spouses communicate more effectively.