Counseling for the Soul – Page 11

Don’t Be Mad

Don’t Be Mad “And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.” Acts 26:24-25 We all have heard phrases such as:Continue reading “Don’t Be Mad”

Attitudes and Altitudes

Attitudes and Altitudes Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? The Lord has allowed me to fly many times to special meetings in churches and special trips aroundContinue reading “Attitudes and Altitudes”

Letting Go of the Rope

Are You a Forgiving Person? Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: The church I grew up in had several buildings, one being over 100 years old. There was a steeple and a large and loud bell at the top of this building. For SundayContinue reading “Letting Go of the Rope”

He Never Went to Church Again

He Never Went to Church Again 2 Chronicles 27:2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he entered not into the temple of the LORD. And the people did yet corruptly. At the age of 25, Jotham becomes King ofContinue reading “He Never Went to Church Again”

Will I Ever Get Married?

“Will I Ever Get Married?” The Emotional Well-Being of Singles (From the book: “How Do You Feel Today?”) ‘In Sunday school they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny, a child in the kindergarten class, seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’sContinue reading “Will I Ever Get Married?”

Any Candy in Your Chocolate Box?

Any Candy in Your Chocolate Box? Ecclesiastes 9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest underContinue reading “Any Candy in Your Chocolate Box?”

Music Selection Matters

Music Selection Matters Proverbs 25:20 Music is a powerful medium, an incredible communicator, and has tremendous influence over the human heart. The music we listen to and present to the Lord is important! I remember an old secular song “Music’s Gonna Get Ya.” This can be very true. Many are caughtContinue reading “Music Selection Matters”

Responding to Tough Days

Responding to Tough Days Isaiah 1:17 Bill was depressed. Many traumatic things started to occur in his life all at once. He had injured someone at work and even though it was an accident, he was let go from the job. His wife was troubled with “empty nest syndrome” and she could not letContinue reading “Responding to Tough Days”