This looks like a fantastic, meaty (432 page) resource for pastors and counselors, and those in training to serve in those vocations. Powlison is highly qualified to write such a book, having (years ago) written a Ph.D. dissertation on Jay Adams and his contribution to the emergence of the biblical counseling movement. If you're not familiar with it, Powlison gives both praise and some constructive critiques of Adams' emphases with regard to the Bible, counseling, and the emotional life in general. Another place to get a good introduction to David Powlison is the three lectures he gave at … [Read more...] about David Powlison: The History and Context of the Biblical Counseling Movement
Theology
John Piper on the Consideration of God’s Love
At a chapel message at Westmont College last week John Piper gave a repackaging of an old idea (for him). He explains: I used to ask, How is it loving for God to make so much of himself and do everything for his glory? Now I ask: Why does God reveal his love for us in such a way that it turns out to be for his glory? Or: I used to say: Do you feel more loved when God makes much of you or when he frees you to enjoy making much of him? Now I say, “Why does God make so much of us in a way that winds up making much of him?”Check it out: … [Read more...] about John Piper on the Consideration of God’s Love
A Look Inside R.C. Sproul’s Office
R.C. Sproul - Study Video from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about A Look Inside R.C. Sproul’s Office
NEXT 2010 Conference Promo
Next 2010 Promotional Video from Sovereign Grace Ministries on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about NEXT 2010 Conference Promo
Justin Taylor Interviews Adrian Warnock
Justin Taylor interviews Adrian Warnock about his new book, Raised with Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything: Justin Taylor Interview: Adrian Warnock from Crossway on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Justin Taylor Interviews Adrian Warnock
Joni and Friends: Autism and The Church
Studies report that 1 out of every 150 children today is diagnosed with autism. I've read that the divorce rate among parents with autistic children is higher than the national norm (some say 70% or more), but firm sources are hard to find. Regardless, it is indisputable that parents of autistic children regularly live in the midst of high stress. In addition, many Christian parents of such children feel isolated, even in the church. That's why I'm thankful for this two-part series from Joni and Friends on Autism and the Church. Episode 1 debunks some of the myths of autism (for example, … [Read more...] about Joni and Friends: Autism and The Church