TRUTH MATTERS As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and understand Your truth. [Daniel 9:13] Imagine if we somehow eliminated all error, falsehoods, and deception—and, therefore, were able to enjoy one hundred percent unity when it came to knowing and living the truth. How different would our society be? In other words, if just one thing changed—if everyone Continue Reading
Top Ten Reasons To Run From The Enneagram
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1) Examining The Enneagram For the past few years, the Enneagram has been steadily increasing in popularity, including within the Continue Reading
True Joy and Peace
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. [ 1 Peter 1:8-9 ] What is joy? While every single human being wants joy, few seem to have it. So what are the right and wrong understandings of joy, and how can we get true joy? Furthermore, how can we know this joy while avoiding the counterfeits our flesh and the world’s wisdom have to offer? While joy is a supremely desired Continue Reading
Lockdowns + Open Doors
Lockdowns + Open Doors While this year of 2020 has been crazy and beyond challenging, there have also been many wonderful things that have happened. As a biblical counseling and equipping ministry, these difficult days have provided even more opportunities for us to shine the light of God’s Word through Hope for Life. Even before the lockdowns started, Mark had begun doing some counseling online, and he is now currently meeting almost exclusively with people in a virtual setting. As a Continue Reading