Sozo Healing (from the Greek σώζω, translated “save” or “deliver” and used 110 times in the New Testament) is described by Bethel ministry as “a gentle, yet powerful, tool for inner healing and deliverance” on their website (links at the bottom of this post). A friend asked me to look into this and so, always … Continue reading A Word on Sozo Healing
Category: Counseling
On Taking the Safety
The 2003 Patriots, vying for the top playoff seed in the AFC, faced the Denver Broncos in week 9 of their season. (If you don't care about football, stay with me for a minute. It might be worth it.) They were coming off a grueling game against the Browns and Denver got off to a … Continue reading On Taking the Safety
The Brouhaha
A sequel to this point can be found here With the hope of bringing some clarity – whilst at the risk of flaming the fire – I am going to endeavor to make some remarks that I hope are biblical, wise, and applicable to a fracas that has lately erupted at the school in which … Continue reading The Brouhaha
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy stack up against Biblical Counseling? Here are some introductory thoughts.
The Redemption of Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist who vaulted to public fame (or infamy) following his stand against Ontario's Bill C-16. As such, a man who would have been solidly a "liberal" in the 80's and 90's became somewhat of a hero to conservatives. I first came across him following his interview with Cathy Newman a … Continue reading The Redemption of Jordan Peterson
Get Your Hands off my Kid
I was probably somewhere between 10 and 12 years old when some friends and I went to a waterpark in Sapporo, Japan (where I lived as a kid). We were making our way from the outdoor pool to the indoor pool when someone grabbed me, lifted me up, and threw me across the water. I … Continue reading Get Your Hands off my Kid
Why Do Babies Die?
Periodically I am asked questions in my pastoral capacity and over the years this one has come up several times, so I thought I would share the way I answer. If you read history you will know that infant mortality was incredibly high in the past, but with the advancement of better medical practice the … Continue reading Why Do Babies Die?
Nathan Writes 