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Throwback Thursday: David Powlison Interview, Part 3

February 9, 2017

Like many, I have a great appreciation for David Powlison. He is a world-class counselor, author and speaker, who has taught me about the application of the gospel in life and counseling like no one else. If you don’t know David, I highly recommend all his books. Check out his most recent book, Good and Angry; Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness. Several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing David. We recently came across these interviews as we…

Throwback Thursday: David Powlison Interview, Part 2

January 19, 2017

Like many, I have a great appreciation for David Powlison. He is a world-class counselor, author and speaker, who has taught me about the application of the gospel in life and counseling like no one else. If you don’t know David, I highly recommend all his books. Check out his most recent book, Good and Angry; Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness. Several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing David. We recently came across these interviews as we…

Throwback Thursday: David Powlison Interview, Part 1

January 12, 2017

Like many, I have a great appreciation for David Powlison. He is a world-class counselor, author and speaker, who has taught me about the application of the gospel in life and counseling like no one else. If you don’t know David, I highly recommend all his books. Check out his most recent book, Good and Angry; Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness. Several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing David. We recently came across these interviews as we…

Cravings and Conflict (Full Text)

December 31, 2015

Over the past 15 years three godly men have approached me and asked my permission to marry my three daughters. These men have ventured where angels feared to tread. In approaching me about my daughters—and Carolyn and I are very grateful that God gave them the necessary courage to do so—it was our joy to give them our blessing. We derive great joy from observing how they have cared for and led our daughters and our 12 grandchildren. Along the…

Cravings and Conflict, Part 3 (It’s Easier Than You Think)

December 10, 2015

In this series of posts, we’ve learned from James 4:1–2 that relational conflict is worse than we think and that resolving conflict is simpler than we think. But James has more wisdom for us: resolving conflict is also easier than we think. Let’s look at verse 10 and experience the grace present in this verse and promised by this verse: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” James 4:10 In order to really and fully appreciate this…