PostsCommentsPayoutsmatthewice (42)in Cent • 17 days agoRE: When Heat Produces Thorns: Learning to Respond Like a Fruit TreeThis article contrasts thornbush responses (sinful reactions to life's heat lying, bitterness, blame-shifting, numbing with busyness, finding identity in accomplishments) with…matthewice (42)in Cent • 17 days agoRE: Facts Before Interpretation: The Counselor’s Guide to Data GatheringData collection challenges the counselors to slow down and really listen before jumping to conclusions. Like Eli misreading Hannah's prayer as drunkenness (1 Samuel 1) or Job's…matthewice (42)in Cent • 17 days agoRE: Instruction in Counseling: Biblical and AccurateThe action-oriented emphasis resonates instruction isn't dumping facts; it's aiming for Christ-likeness (Colossians 1:9-12). Paul prayed for knowledge so that believers would…matthewice (42)in Cent • 17 days agoRE: The Fruit of the Cross: When Seemingly Impossible Situations Meet a Transforming GodThis article challenges me with seemingly impossible situations how do I speak softly to difficult kids, forgive betrayal, love when driven crazy, serve without being abused…matthewice (42)in Cent • 18 days agoRE: Counseling the Heart: From Counterfeit Hope to Divine CertaintyPeople facing divorce, loss, bankruptcy, or repeated failures desperately need real hope, not fake versions. Biblical hope produces joy in trials (Romans 5:2-3), perseverance…matthewice (42)in Cent • 18 days agoRE: The Person-Oriented Paradigm: Developing a Helping RelationshipBiblical counseling requires genuine involvement, not just correct advice. Compassion means choosing to care praying with counselees, grieving and rejoicing with them (Romans…matthewice (42)in Cent • 18 days agoRE: Biblical Anthropology and the Idea of CovenantBiblical anthropology studies what Scripture says about humanity and our relationship with God. What strikes me is how covenant and understanding people connect the Bible shows…matthewice (42)in Cent • 18 days agoRE: Why Change Begins with God’s CovenantThis lecture completely shifts how I see biblical counseling. Instead of jumping straight to how people change, it pushes me to ask why first. Why did Adam die after eating the…matthewice (42)in Cent • 3 months agoRE: The Person-Oriented Paradigm: Developing a Helping RelationshipCounselors need to show respect to those they're helping. Harsh words have no place in counseling—instead, choose kind, constructive ones over rude or hurtful ones. Respect also…matthewice (42)in Cent • last yearRE: Natural Theology Part 3In reflection to this, we can relate God’s revelation, not just in nature but also in Scripture. The clarity and sufficiency of nature point us to God, but it is through Christ…matthewice (42)in DBuzz • last yearRE: Reading Assignment Number 3be shaken, the Word of God. Instead of defensiveness, the church needs boldness, not arrogance, but Spirit-filled confidence in the power of the gospel to address all of life’s…matthewice (42)in DBuzz • last yearRE: Reading Assignment Number 3confidence does not come from satisfying postmodern critics, but from resting in the revealed truth of God. In a postmodern world, where all foundations are questioned, perhaps…matthewice (42)in DBuzz • last yearRE: Reading Assignment Number 3... religious certainty. He highlights the intellectual captivity that modernism imposed on Christianity. However, he risks doing too much by embracing postmodern openness too…matthewice (42)in DBuzz • last yearRE: Reading Assignment Number 2: Religious Foundations of TheologyI already posted my comment on blogspot.com: