by Mark Shaw | Mar 1, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark
Physically, when young people smoke cigarettes, it is said that it “stunts their growth.” Do you know why that is? The answer: it suppresses their appetite. They do not eat because their natural, God-given desire to eat is suppressed. Now, let’s...
by Mark Shaw | Feb 28, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark
From Genesis 3 and Matthew 4 when Satan tempted Adam & Eve (who failed) and Jesus (who succeeded!): 1) You can do anything you feel like doing! Obey your appetites! 2) You will not have any consequences for your selfish choices! 3) You are your own god and you do...
by Mark Shaw | Feb 25, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark, Truth in Love Staff
The world often teaches people that they need more self-control but that’s not what the Bible teaches. The Bible teaches that SELF is NOT the source of control. Self is NEVER the source of power for control. Instead, self is the OBJECT to be controlled by the...
by Mark Shaw | Feb 19, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, family, Posts by Mark, Teaching, Truth in Love Staff
People who want a divorce say, “I’m not in love anymore” as though the fleeting feeling of love is the basis for marriage. Real love is what marriage requires you to do – commit loving acts toward your spouse for the glory of God! It’s an...
by Mark Shaw | Feb 15, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark, Truth in Love Staff
I meet with spouses who want a divorce frequently. I ask them, “Would you be willing to die for your spouse or at the least, give a kidney to your spouse?” To which, the person responds, “yes, of course.” Then, I often ask a follow-up question:...
by Mark Shaw | Jan 18, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Posts by Mark
What a privilege it is to give to others! God has given us SO much simply in the one gift of eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ! Out of our gratitude for that huge gift, we ought to give freely to others. God’s example to us is to give. “Freely you...
