And for a balanced discussion of living with the reality of mental affliction while recognizing the potential flaws in modern mental health discourse, see: amazon.com/dp/1514004437

It was great to have eric m. schumacher back on the podcast again. His new book, The Good Gift of Weakness is excellent and I really enjoyed our conversation, especially his admonition, “Don’t be afraid to look weak”

Available wherever you listen to podcasts. jensnewsong.com/podcast/episod…

There is a diversity of opinion among those who call themselves biblical counselors when it comes to mental illness. This is an excellent, holistic, perspective that engages the complexity of body/soul from Biblical Counselling UK
amazon.com/Mental-Health-…

Are you interested in training in gospel-centered, clinically-informed counseling?

Our next ABC Level 1 cohort starts at the end of the month. Deadline to apply is May 15th.

gospelcarecollective.com/equipping

This is the fat that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it!

'A man who says, 'I was wrong,' really says, in effect, 'I am a little wiser today than I was yesterday.''

~Charles Spurgeon

Jesus gives us the cross and resurrection.

If the gospel doesn't satisfy us, nothing ever will.

'Jesus replied, 'An evil and adulterous generation demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.' Then he left them and went away.' — Matthew 16:2-4

A few years ago I woke up one Monday morning and felt something was wrong.

I didn’t immediately know what it was.

I wondered if I was depressed. Burned out. Or maybe I lost my sense of calling.

I couldn’t figure it out so I decided to take some time to pray and get counsel.…

One thing that has always been true about our church is it’s full of lovely people. I’m blessed to be their pastor. They didn’t deserve the snide remarks I got from some about being a moderate for being at a CBF church. What they deserved is an opportunity to course correct.

Grateful for this endorsement from pediatric doctor and author (of awesome books for kids and parents) Scott James.

“In His Hands: Prayers for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis” is releasing in 9 weeks: amzn.to/3J1CHBW

#inhishands

This week's guest is Ashley Guzik, Manager of Church Partnerships for San Diego Rescue Mission (SD Rescue Mission).

🎧: …celebratingthevalueofwomen.libsyn.com/episode-157-in…
🏠: sdrescue.org

Yes. We need all three. But we're often forced to pick one or two.

'I don’t want to send them away...' — Matthew 15:32

What a Savior!

Please pray for me as I preach today at our home church.

May the glorious grace of Jesus the Messiah be clear and powerful!

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