Paul Tautges's articles Evangelical The God of All Grace When we come to God’s throne, we need to remember He is indeed the God of all grace. He is the landowner who graciously gave a full day’s pay to the workers who had worked only one hour in the vineyard. He is the God who said of the sinful nation of Israel even while […] Written by Paul Tautges September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical Biblical Principles for Grandparenting a Child with a Disability Have you seen the bumper sticker that says, “We’re spending our children’s inheritance”? Parents committed to Scripture should change that slogan to: “Our children are our inheritance” (see Psalm 127:3 KJV). This applies equally to grandparenting. We receive grandchildren from the Lord as an inheritance, and we give them back to our family, church, and […] Written by Paul Tautges September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical LifeLine Mini-Books: Mornings with Kelli & Steve Radio Interview Discussing the LifeLine mini-books series and how these resources address day-to-day issues from a Bible-centered perspective, with an emphasis on bringing guidance to people who are struggling or suffering, as well as to those who minister to them. Learn more about LifeLine Mini-books at https://www.shepherdpress.com/store/lifeline/ Written by Paul Tautges September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical What Does the Bible Teach about the Poor and Oppressed? In the Bible, God speaks often of the poor and needy and how He cares for them. One example is His provision for the poor through “gleanings” from the corners of the field (Lev. 23:22). The Bible also contains stern warnings against those who oppress the poor (Isa. 10:1-3; James 5:1-6). As believers, we are […] Written by Paul Tautges September 10, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical Free Biblical Counseling Training in Cleveland, Ohio It’s a pleasure for me to make you aware of an opportunity for training in Biblical Counseling here in Cleveland, Ohio. Our church, Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, is a certified training center for the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). As a ministry to the Christian community in the Cleveland area, we are […] Written by Paul Tautges September 9, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical Praying Psalm 63 When David was desperate in the wilderness of Judah he had a choice to make. He could focus on the wilderness and his difficult circumstances or he could meditate on his God and what he knew to be true of God’s character. He chose the latter. As a result, our lives are enriched by having […] Written by Paul Tautges September 8, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical The Goal of this Personal Ministry We Call “Biblical Counseling” The Lord of the church is at work. Jesus Christ is building His church. However, He is not only building His church, He is also making her holy—a work that He will not stop performing until she is blameless: “… Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, that He might sanctify […] Written by Paul Tautges September 3, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical Fear Is Sometimes Evidence of Pride and Our Reluctance to Let Go of Our Control Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6–7). Anxiety is sometimes the fruit of pride—especially when it is accompanied by prayerlessness. Though we often minimize our lack of prayer, prayerlessness […] Written by Paul Tautges September 2, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical I’m Excited to Help Train Pastors and Other Church Leaders in the Philippines this December I’m excited to share that I get to share the privilege of teaching in the Philippines. Though I’d love to visit the Philippines someday, I get to participate in this conference without even getting on a plane! Hosted by iDisciple PHILIPPINES, this online conference is entitled, “GOSPEL HOLINESS: Living a Life Distinct from the World.” […] Written by Paul Tautges August 26, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical Biblical Hope for People Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder In my almost-thirty years of pastoral ministry, there have been a handful of people I’ve interacted with whose lives exhibit the characteristics that the world calls bipolar. How should we understand a man-made psychological label like this, so that we may effectively ministry God’s grace and truth to them? Here’s a 30-minute podcast you should […] Written by Paul Tautges August 25, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical The Two-Part Epoxy of Humility and Love Psalm 133 testifies, Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! When believers live together in unity it is an experience that brings blessing to them and glory to God. According to the Scriptures, there is unity that exists among genuine Christians that is founded upon a mutual love for Christ […] Written by Paul Tautges August 24, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Evangelical Resting in “It Is Finished” If you are a regular reader of this blog then you may have noticed one of many threads that have frequently run through my posts this past year; that is, spiritual rest comes from focusing on our identity in Christ. As one who fights an ongoing battle against anxiety, negative thinking, and depressive tendencies; the […] Written by Paul Tautges August 21, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
Evangelical The God of All Grace When we come to God’s throne, we need to remember He is indeed the God of all grace. He is the landowner who graciously gave a full day’s pay to the workers who had worked only one hour in the vineyard. He is the God who said of the sinful nation of Israel even while […] Written by Paul Tautges September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical Biblical Principles for Grandparenting a Child with a Disability Have you seen the bumper sticker that says, “We’re spending our children’s inheritance”? Parents committed to Scripture should change that slogan to: “Our children are our inheritance” (see Psalm 127:3 KJV). This applies equally to grandparenting. We receive grandchildren from the Lord as an inheritance, and we give them back to our family, church, and […] Written by Paul Tautges September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical LifeLine Mini-Books: Mornings with Kelli & Steve Radio Interview Discussing the LifeLine mini-books series and how these resources address day-to-day issues from a Bible-centered perspective, with an emphasis on bringing guidance to people who are struggling or suffering, as well as to those who minister to them. Learn more about LifeLine Mini-books at https://www.shepherdpress.com/store/lifeline/ Written by Paul Tautges September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical What Does the Bible Teach about the Poor and Oppressed? In the Bible, God speaks often of the poor and needy and how He cares for them. One example is His provision for the poor through “gleanings” from the corners of the field (Lev. 23:22). The Bible also contains stern warnings against those who oppress the poor (Isa. 10:1-3; James 5:1-6). As believers, we are […] Written by Paul Tautges September 10, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical Free Biblical Counseling Training in Cleveland, Ohio It’s a pleasure for me to make you aware of an opportunity for training in Biblical Counseling here in Cleveland, Ohio. Our church, Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, is a certified training center for the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). As a ministry to the Christian community in the Cleveland area, we are […] Written by Paul Tautges September 9, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical Praying Psalm 63 When David was desperate in the wilderness of Judah he had a choice to make. He could focus on the wilderness and his difficult circumstances or he could meditate on his God and what he knew to be true of God’s character. He chose the latter. As a result, our lives are enriched by having […] Written by Paul Tautges September 8, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical The Goal of this Personal Ministry We Call “Biblical Counseling” The Lord of the church is at work. Jesus Christ is building His church. However, He is not only building His church, He is also making her holy—a work that He will not stop performing until she is blameless: “… Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, that He might sanctify […] Written by Paul Tautges September 3, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical Fear Is Sometimes Evidence of Pride and Our Reluctance to Let Go of Our Control Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6–7). Anxiety is sometimes the fruit of pride—especially when it is accompanied by prayerlessness. Though we often minimize our lack of prayer, prayerlessness […] Written by Paul Tautges September 2, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical I’m Excited to Help Train Pastors and Other Church Leaders in the Philippines this December I’m excited to share that I get to share the privilege of teaching in the Philippines. Though I’d love to visit the Philippines someday, I get to participate in this conference without even getting on a plane! Hosted by iDisciple PHILIPPINES, this online conference is entitled, “GOSPEL HOLINESS: Living a Life Distinct from the World.” […] Written by Paul Tautges August 26, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical Biblical Hope for People Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder In my almost-thirty years of pastoral ministry, there have been a handful of people I’ve interacted with whose lives exhibit the characteristics that the world calls bipolar. How should we understand a man-made psychological label like this, so that we may effectively ministry God’s grace and truth to them? Here’s a 30-minute podcast you should […] Written by Paul Tautges August 25, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical The Two-Part Epoxy of Humility and Love Psalm 133 testifies, Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! When believers live together in unity it is an experience that brings blessing to them and glory to God. According to the Scriptures, there is unity that exists among genuine Christians that is founded upon a mutual love for Christ […] Written by Paul Tautges August 24, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Evangelical Resting in “It Is Finished” If you are a regular reader of this blog then you may have noticed one of many threads that have frequently run through my posts this past year; that is, spiritual rest comes from focusing on our identity in Christ. As one who fights an ongoing battle against anxiety, negative thinking, and depressive tendencies; the […] Written by Paul Tautges August 21, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
