by Bruce Roeder | Mar 30, 2026 | Anger, Conflict, Marriage, Wisdom
When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandments were, he quoted from the Old 1Testament (Deut. 6:5; Lev. 19:18): “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a...
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 Jonathan Hayashi | Jul 1, 2024 | Biblical Reconciliation, Conflict
Conflict is unavailable in relationships as people are bound by their sinful nature. Conflict is not necessarily bad or damaging, but it is often dealt with poorly, leading to destruction. Recent studies show conflict is everywhere in pastoral ministry, left,...
by Bruce Roeder | Jun 17, 2024 | Conflict, Social Media
I have been part of churches where the pastors take shepherding seriously on social media. The point is not to micromanage anyone’s social media but rather to help church members that they represent Christ (and, by extension, the church they belong to). We know...
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...
