by Jonathan Hayashi | Apr 13, 2026 | Heart Change, Heart Renewal, Repentance
The Tale of Two Broken Men Ryan and David both faced marital challenges related to pornography addiction. Each expressed remorse to their wives, but their responses to their struggles differed significantly. On a windy autumn afternoon, Ryan found himself...
by Bruce Roeder | Feb 16, 2026 | Current Events, Gospel, Heart Change
Biblical Counselors have long recognized the importance of the heart, for, from a biblical perspective, the heart is the seat or control center of each person, consisting of the mind and will, not just emotion. The Old Testament affirms that God transforms the...
by Bruce Roeder | Jan 5, 2026 | Heart Change, Pornography
What are the reasons a young man should quit porn? It depends on who you ask. If you ask Alex Slater, the reason to quit porn is that “pornography inhibits him from reaching his full potential,” and he can “use that energy toward reaching his full potential.” (World...
by Bruce Roeder | Dec 16, 2024 | Heart Change, Put off, Put on, Transformation
In Colossians 3:1-4 we learned that true heart change starts with a saving relationship with Jesus. Our primary identity is in Christ and in Him, we have union in His death, resurrection and return. We are also to actively put to death sin as it will not have...
by Bruce Roeder | Nov 18, 2024 | Heart Change, Put off, Put on, Transformation
In the first installment, the apostle Paul wrote that Christians should expect change. Romans 12:2 explains that change is a transformation by the renewing of the mind. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by...
by Stephen Ganschow | Sep 23, 2024 | Christian Growth, Heart Change
The Fall is a great season to relaunch. Many, after summer, restarted habits, buckle down on priorities, or start a new diet before the holiday season. As such, it seems like a good time to consider a few Christian life habits that will serve you well, and, if you do...
