Matthew Statler
@StatlerMatthew
|Husband|Dad|Pastor|Veteran|Biblical Counseling @ACBC
Why is “Trauma-informed” care dangerous, because its foundations are rotten, it preys on its victims. Why do some embrace it? “A deformed face pleases itself in a deceitful mirror. The criminal rejoices to hear of a corrupt judge. Some diseased stomachs desire to feed on ashes.…
I don't think so…
Can Thomistic Baptists hold steady for the long haul?
This is interesting, and terrifying!
This is terrifying “A new medical study of military toxic exposure symptoms set to be published this month indicates that individuals who served around dangerous burn pit smoke may face a greater risk of mental health and brain trauma issues.” militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/…
I think this is an important question. Why are so few men pursuing the pastorate?
Why do you think there is a decrease in qualified men feeling called to plant churches (or the pastorate in general)?
“Yahweh is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18, LSB)
In John MacArthur's final moments, he was quoting 1 Corinthians 15: “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" In between gasps for air, he said, “I feel no sting. I feel no fear.” —See @MikeRiccardi_, 1:14:13, thegracelifepulpit.com/sermons.aspx?c… Life goal: Die well.
“As the creator of all things, God is the ultimate authority over all things, and he has the right to govern it as he pleases.” —Andrew Woods thecbcd.org/resources/comm…
Like with the Israelites, the Lord will not provide a 40-year supply of manna for ministry. But He will supply enough manna for today.
Counseling ministry is simply the overflow of the normal discipleship process of the church. —T. Dale Johnson, Jr.
You should check out this resource!
Now Available: Anchored in Truth: Reflections on Biblical Counseling. Contributors include Sean Perron, Omri Miles, Tim Pasma, Micheal Burgos, Mark Mann, and more! amazon.com/Anchored-Truth…
Every counseling system is based on certain presuppositions or on a certain belief system. These presuppositions dictate one’s method or practice in counseling. They reflect a counselor’s personal theological convictions. --Wayne Mack
The “biblical” in front of “biblical counseling” is not just some sort of additional adjective. It’s vitally important. It’s the essence. It’s the nature. —Sam Stephens
Again we come, our oil is out; Our empty souls we bring. Lord, sweep away all fear and doubt And own a worthless thing. - CHS, #93, “Emptiness” buff.ly/48h9luZ
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