Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled “Grace from the God Who Guards Your Life.” Lauren tells about a time she observed a lifeguard and how it reminded her of the God who stands ready to rescue and guard us, no matter how far we’ve strayed. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin
Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled “Why We Give In to Temptation,” in which he considers our weariness in the face of temptation and offers motivation for turning to Jesus. You can read the blog here. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin
Listen as Darby Strickland reads her blog titled "Courage through Comfort," in which she considers the foundation for our action—not our ability, but God’s trustworthiness. You can read the blog here. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin
Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled "Psalm 136 and the Blessing of Spiritual Speed Bumps," in which he considers how repetition and slowing down help us remember God's steadfast love. You can read the blog here. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin
Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled “Glory Awaits Us: An Easter Reflection.” Lauren reflects on 2 Corinthians 5:17, which we can only understand through the Easter story. You can read this blog here. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin
Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled “They Call It Narcissism.” He highlights some of the hardships of being in relationship with someone with narcissism, and some of the strategies we can take to challenge and love them well. You can read this blog here. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin
Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled “Forgiveness and Seeing the Father’s Smile,” in which she discusses our tendency to doubt whether God really does forgive us, completely and without hesitation. You can read this blog here. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin
Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled “Become a Psalmist,” in which he invites us to speak honest words to the Lord, who is honored to hear what is on our hearts. You can read this blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin