The Heart of the Problem is the Problem of the Heart! This five-part series is an overview of The Heart of the Problem workbook. If you discover help in these articles, I encourage you to purchase the workbook at www.thinklifechange.com/books and go deeper in your discovery. For detailed training as a biblical counselor, see https://thinklifechange.com/our-program/ God…
For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2 Focus on Christ Have you ever felt overwhelmed at the vast amount of information found in the Bible? There are so many different facets of Scripture that people can learn, but there is only one way in…
After Jesus spoke, Peter turned around and saw John following them. Peter, staying true to himself, said, “But Lord, what about this man?” This is a perfect picture of the flesh. In the flesh, we care about things that are none of our business. Peter had just found out that he was going to die…
Human nature wants to understand every situation. The flesh finds comfort in knowing exactly what happened and what to do next. However, you will not always understand what is happening, especially when it comes to spiritual things. Only God understands spiritual things, and He chooses when to reveal them. God knows whether or not you…
Jesus Speaks to Pilate John is the only one of the gospel writers who gives the details of the private conversation between Jesus and Pilate. It is quite possible that John was present at both the inquiry of Annas and of Pilate. If so, then he had first hand information to write about the encounter.…
Jesus began the Lord’s prayer by asking the Father to glorify Him in order to glorify the Father. Jesus needed the Father to demonstrate He was truly the Son of God who would take away the sin of the world in order to glorify the Father. As the Father glorified the Son, so Jesus would…
After Jesus discussed abiding in His Love by keeping His commandments, He summarized: “This is My commandment that you love one another as I have loved you.” His Love is not dependent on the way you treat Him, but the way you treat Him does have consequences. Jesus loved by completely obeying the Father’s commandments…
Knowing the time was fast approaching to endure the cross, Jesus kindly told His disciples that He would only be with them a little while longer. He used a term of endearment calling them “little children.” He knew that they could not come with Him, so He chose to give them a new commandment. The…
God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 Focus on Christ What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? God is Spirit! Not one of many spirits! He is Spirit and must be worshiped on a deeper level than just the physical. To…
For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 Focus on Christ Who do you try to please the most? Do you want your spouse, parents, teachers, friends, children, or some other person…