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Listen as Aaron Sironi reads his blog titled "A Family Vacation, a Broken Transmission, and a God Who is With Us." Aaron tells a story about a time he and his family went on a camping trip only to have their car break down. He shares what they learned about God's care and presence. You can read his blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to cou...

Listen as Darby Strickland reads her blog titled "Community: A Struggle to Fit." Darby considers God's good design for his people to live in community. You can read her blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of...

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "God Comes Close," in which he reflects on God's presence as the greatest reassurance to anxious people. You can read his blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scrip...

Listen as Esther Liu reads her blog titled "The Beauty of 'I'm Trying.'" Esther considers how even our weakest efforts—if they are sincere—are beautiful to God. You can read her blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the tre...

Listen as Todd Stryd reads his blog titled ""He Knows All about It": C. S. Lewis and Psalm 103." Todd shares an excerpt from Mere Christianity that considers God's compassion toward us, even in the face of temptation. You can read his blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblica...

Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled "What Does the Bible Say about Rest?" in which she explores the theme of rest told throughout the story of Scripture. You can read her blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the...

Listen as Esther Liu reads her blog titled "A New Prayer for Anxiety," in which she shares a time recently when she was moved to pray a different prayer in the face of anxious moments. You can read her blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more res...

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "When Your Mind Gets Stuck," in which he considers one strategy for dealing with unwanted, persistent thoughts. You can read his blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures o...

Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled "We Are All Late Bloomers," in which she encourages the Christian who feels discouraged about their spiritual growth. You can read the blog here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the...

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "Good Cop, Bad Cop in the Home." Ed discusses what it looks like to be united as husband and wife in parenting, for the glory of God and the good of each other and our children. You can read the blog here . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled "Why We Give In to Temptation," in which he considers our weariness in the face of temptation and offers motivation for turning to Jesus. You can read the blog here . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Darby Strickland reads her blog titled "Courage through Comfort," in which she considers the foundation for our action—not our ability, but God's trustworthiness. You can read the blog  here . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled "Psalm 136 and the Blessing of Spiritual Speed Bumps," in which he considers how repetition and slowing down help us remember God's steadfast love. You can read the blog  here . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled "Glory Awaits Us: An Easter Reflection." Lauren reflects on 2 Corinthians 5:17, which we can only understand through the Easter story. You can read this blog  here . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "They Call It Narcissism." He highlights some of the hardships of being in relationship with someone with narcissism, and some of the strategies we can take to challenge and love them well. You can read this blog  here . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled "Forgiveness and Seeing the Father's Smile," in which she discusses our tendency to doubt whether God really does forgive us, completely and without hesitation. You can read this blog here . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "Become a Psalmist," in which he invites us to speak honest words to the Lord, who is honored to hear what is on our hearts. You can read this blog  here . CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine...