Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling Continuing our series on how to navigate what lies ahead with 2020 vision (particularly in the wake of our COVID-19 pandemic), the fourth element of spiritual clarity is reconciliation. While our modern-day understanding of reconciling focuses on “restoration of friendship or harmony” (Merriam-Webster), the New Testament concept is much more robust.
2020 Vision: Repenting
Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling Last month, we considered how trusting in God is key to seeing our way forward through the twists and turns of life. Another element of trusting in the grace and mercy of our Creator is that we can confess our sins, receive his forgiveness, and (with the help of the […]
2020 Vision: Trusting
Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A., Counseling Last month, we talked about the foundation of 2020 vision: our abiding relationship with Christ. For February, we are looking at the importance of having trust in God. Easier said than done, right? This is true, but what is impossible for us is possible with God’s help. First, though, let’s […]
2020 Vision: Abiding
Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling As we enter into the year 2020, I will be exploring with you what it means to have 20/20 spiritual vision, to have a focused life in Christ where we can best navigate the opportunities and challenges that await all of us. For this first article, we will consider the […]
World Changers: Mary the Mother of Jesus
Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling With Christmas around the corner, I am concluding this yearlong series on world changers profiling Mary the Mother of Jesus. While it might seem evident that Mary, the mother of Christ, was a world-changer, what in particular would merit her distinction? In some circles, it is believed that Mary never […]
World Changers: The Apostle Paul
Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A., Counseling Here in the USA, when we think of November, memories of gathering together around the dining table to celebrate Thanksgiving often come to mind. For the most part, we cherish those moments when we set aside our differences and give thanks for all the ways that the Lord has blessed […]
