The Joy of Repentance Brings Peace!

By Kerry Skinner / June 11, 2018 / Comments Off on The Joy of Repentance Brings Peace!

Peace Doesn’t Come from Places or People Shortly after completing my university education, I began my first experience serving as a full-time associate pastor. Little did I know that I would need to experience the joy of repentance that brings peace in my first assignment. Excitement permeated my life as God had allowed me to serve…

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Christ’s Help in a Self-Help World

By Kerry Skinner / April 23, 2018 / Comments Off on Christ’s Help in a Self-Help World

Christ’s help for us is different than the assistance available from a “self-help” world. No matter what the world tells you, Jesus has a clear, concise, simple promise for His disciples: Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your…

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Maintaining Good Marital Communication

By Kerry Skinner / February 12, 2018 / Comments Off on Maintaining Good Marital Communication

The secret of good marital communication in marriage lies in two people applying the principle embodied in this verse: And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. Luke 6:31 Here is a workable formula. And amazingly, it is easier to carry out than to try to figure…

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Spiritual Inventory #3—The Struggle with Self

By Kerry Skinner / January 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Spiritual Inventory #3—The Struggle with Self

Do you struggle with self? The answer for us all? Yes! Over the past years God has spoken strongly to me about a matter in which everyone (including me!) has a struggle at some time(s) in their life. Some struggle more than others in this area of life. What is it? SELFISH AMBITION! While reading…

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Spiritual Inventory #2—Temptations Trials

By Kerry Skinner / January 8, 2018 / Comments Off on Spiritual Inventory #2—Temptations Trials

Temptation is one of the great trials of life. Taking spiritual inventory of this issue is absolutely imperative! Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by…

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It’s Time for A Spiritual Inventory! (part 1)

By Kerry Skinner / January 1, 2018 / Comments Off on It’s Time for A Spiritual Inventory! (part 1)

A new year calls for a spiritual inventory! When was the last time you had a spiritual checkup? Maybe this week, or has it been a month or more? A spiritual checkup allows you opportunity to check your relationship with God. Need improvements? There is no better time to begin the process than right now.…

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The Counselor’s Preparation

By Kerry Skinner / September 4, 2017 / Comments Off on The Counselor’s Preparation

Whether you consider yourself a counselor or not, you still function as a counselor with your friends. Christians can be used by God to share His Word with anyone who is hurting. But, just how do you prepare yourself when someone needs your personal help? Since you do not know when God will bring a…

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Can I Be A Biblical Counselor?

By Kerry Skinner / August 28, 2017 / Comments Off on Can I Be A Biblical Counselor?

Many ask the question, “Can I be a biblical counselor?” Why do we need more biblical counselors in our day? The need is great for people to hear the positive message through biblical counseling that can change lives, restore families, and build relationships. Whether you are in your twenties or in your senior years, there…

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Amazing Testimony of A Gentle Spirit!

By Kerry Skinner / May 22, 2017 / Comments Off on Amazing Testimony of A Gentle Spirit!

This amazing testimony gives evidence of a truly gentle spirit. May this warm your heart as you read! Dr. Henry Brandt and I were asked to be consultants for an organization that Chuck Colson began called Prison Fellowship. One of the prisons that we consulted was in Houston, Texas. The leaders asked us to train their…

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Think LifeChange Institute of Biblical Counseling Begins!

By Kerry Skinner / March 20, 2017 / Comments Off on Think LifeChange Institute of Biblical Counseling Begins!

First Residency Training: May 1-5, 2017 Where: Northway Church of The Woodlands, Texas To register: Send an email to [email protected] and request information for registration. See costs below. Our Uniqueness: We train and prepare Christians to begin a ministry career in biblical counseling! About Us Think LifeChange Institute for Biblical Counseling is founded upon the works…

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