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I don't know about you, but I have a lot of respect for the people at CCEF . Here is another great work produced by them and it is FREE for a limited time: How People Change  Still a great deal at $3.99 (11/21/13) by Tim Lane and Paul David Tripp save $17.99, 272 pages When the Bible talks about the gift of a new heart, it doesn't mean a heart that is immediately perfected, but a heart that is capable of being changed. Jesus' work on the cross targets our hearts, our core desires and motivations, and when our hearts change, our behavior changes. It's amazing to watch people who once seemed stuck in a pattern of words, choices, and behaviors start living in a new way as Christ changes their hearts. Timothy S. Lane , M.Div., D.Min., is Executive Director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), a faculty member, and a counselor with twenty-five years of experience, including ten years as a pastor. He is the coauthor of the books H...

How often have you either uttered those words out loud or under your breath?   You think, “Man, I really shouldn’t feel this way!”   Yet, perhaps you are actually on to something.  No, we shouldn’t become apathetic.   Throwing up our hands, curling up into a ball and doing nothing is certainly no option to life’s struggles.   However, doesn’t Jesus want us to give up?     Before you think I’ve gone mad consider these statements from the Lord: Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.   Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.   For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”  Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31 (NKJV) -           The context of Mark 6 was the disciples’ report of what they...