by Bruce Roeder | Aug 18, 2025 | Anger, Communication, Folly
In my first installment, I mentioned the most common characteristic of the biblical fool, which is that he is a characterologically angry man. If a person continually yields to a particular sin, it means they have become a slave to that sin. Do you not know that...
by Bruce Roeder | Jul 7, 2025 | Anger, Communication, Folly
I am a retired pastor who serves my church as an elder/pastor and certified biblical counselor. Over the years, I have had to deal with men who profess to be Christians but have more in common with the biblical fool. What I mean by that is that while they proclaim...
by Bruce Roeder | May 26, 2025 | Book Review, Communication, Conflict, Marriage
The Biblical Counseling Coalition publishes several 31-Day Devotionals for Life. The structure for each devotional is similar or the same for each one. The topics covered thus far are numerous. They can be found on Amazon and other websites. My wife and I have used...
by Bruce Roeder | May 20, 2024 | Communication, Conflict, Heart Change, Speech
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. (Proverbs 18:21, ESV) Interpretation The greatest good and the greatest harm are in the power of the tongue. James 3:6-10 expounds on the enormous power that our words...
by Stephen Ganschow | Oct 9, 2023 | Communication, Family
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fitsthe occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (Ephesians 4:29 ESV) I do a fair volume of relationship and family counseling; husbands and wives, parents and...
by Bruce Roeder | Jul 31, 2023 | Communication, Marriage
A pastor friend once mentioned that Christians had enough information but not enoughapplication. It’s a generalization, but I often find his words applicable as a biblical counselor. For example, communication is one of the most common presenting issues in marriage...
