Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled "An Open Letter to a Discouraged Saint," in which he seeks to remind us of God's unchangeable love. 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Todd Stryd reads his blog titled "I Am Not Okay," in which he contrasts God's voice with the voice of self-hatred. You can read his blog here. 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Darby Strickland reads her blog titled "Words: A Hidden Weapon of Domestic Abuse." Darby discusses verbal abuse and the reasons why it may be harder to discern than other forms of abuse. 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Aaron Sironi reads his blog titled "Sexual Intimacy in Marriage: A Joint Trust." Aaron considers Paul's words to the Corinthians about what it means to flourish in marital intimacy. 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled "Just-Around-the-Corner Spirituality." Mike considers our tendency toward future thinking and discontentment. Instead, he advocates for today as the ideal context for Christian growth. 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled "An Open Letter to a Distressed Sufferer," in which he seeks to encourage the downcast. 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Todd Stryd reads his blog titled "Psalm 90 and 'Doing the Best That I Can.'" Todd describes how this phrase is actually akin to praying that God would "establish the work of my hands." 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled "Enduring in the Midst of Depression." Ed reflects on the results of a survey on depression, highlighting the testimony of many saints who've clung to Jesus. Listen for some practical encouragement in the struggle of depression. 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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

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 counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

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 Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org.

Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.