Encounter God's Promise • Soul Care • Inner Healing • Biblical Counsel

04/03/2026

Good Friday. Jesus willingly gave His life so that the way to God could be opened.

If you are ready to respond to what Jesus has done, you can pray:

Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and that I need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and that the punishment I deserved was placed on You. I believe that You rose again.
I turn from my sin and come to You. Because of what You have finished, I receive Your forgiveness and Your righteousness.
I receive You as my Lord. I surrender my life to You. Be the ruler of my life from this day forward.
Thank You that through You, the way to God has been opened. Thank You for bringing me near and giving me eternal life.

If you prayed that prayer...
Today, My Dear Friend, is the day of YOUR Salvation!

12/26/2025

All HAIL KING JESUS

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

11/27/2025

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
His love endures forever.”
Psalm 136:1

Today, pause, remember who our God is and all He has done for us. Every truth we cling to as believers leads us to gratitude. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, may these foundational truths stir worship in every heart:

We thank God for His Word
The perfect, sufficient, unchanging truth that lights our path and transforms our lives. His love endures forever.
(2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119)

We thank God for who He is
Holy, sovereign, faithful, our Creator and King. His love endures forever.
(Psalm 136:3; Isaiah 40:28)

We thank God for Jesus Christ
Our Savior, our peace, our righteousness, the One who redeemed us by His blood. His love endures forever.
(John 3:16; Romans 5:8)

We thank God for the Holy Spirit
Our Helper, Comforter, Teacher, and the seal of our redemption. His love endures forever.
(John 14:26; Ephesians 1:13–14)

We thank God for creating us in His image
With purpose, dignity, and value that nothing can steal. His love endures forever.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13–14)

We thank God for His mercy toward our sin
He does not leave us in our brokenness but calls us to forgiveness and freedom. His love endures forever.
(Romans 3:23–24)

We thank God for His saving grace
A gift we could never earn, but joyfully receive through faith in Jesus. His love endures forever.
(Ephesians 2:8–9)

We thank God for the Church
The family of believers He designed so we never walk alone. His love endures forever.
(Colossians 3:16; Acts 2:42–47)

We thank God that the story isn’t over
Jesus is coming again to make all things new. His love endures forever.
(Revelation 21:3–5; Titus 2:13)

Wherever you are this Thanksgiving, may gratitude fill your heart as you reflect on the unchanging truth:

His steadfast love endures forever
For you, your family, and your future

“Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:26

11/26/2025

Biblical Counseling does looks different!
The presence of God ~His Spirit brings healing.
Post traumatic growth is possible.
He makes all things new!

Thank you Pastor Church of the King



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11/23/2025

Thankful to partner with God in the precious care of His children.

10/29/2025

Equipping for Ministry!!
So thankful and looking forward to these two landed events.

📣Big Weeks ahead in Biblical Counseling!

There’s so much happening across the biblical counseling community — and we’re grateful to be part of it all!

🎙️ Today — TouchPoint Webinar with Shauna Van D**e
“From Guilt to Grace: Reflecting on God’s Love and Mercy in Regret”
Join us today at 1 PM CT as Shauna helps us navigate the path from guilt to gospel grace.
Register here: https://www.calledtocounsel.com/touchpoint-webinars

🤝 Made to Minister Conference — November 7–8, 2025 with John Henderson, Curtis Solomon & more
We’re honored to partner with the Made to Minister Conference hosted by Salem Heights Church in Salem, OR weekend designed to equip pastors, ministry leaders, and counselors to serve with wisdom and biblical care.
Learn more → shccounseling.org/conference

🌍 Biblical Counseling Coalition Global Summit — December 3–5, 2025
We’re praying for our friends at the BCC Global Summit in Mount Hermon, California as leaders from around the world unite around one mission: proclaiming the sufficiency of Scripture for every need of the soul.
Details → biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/global-summit

🎟️ Called to Counsel 2026 — April 23–25, 2026 • Fort Worth, TX
Registration is OPEN! Join us for “Thy Word Is Truth” — a weekend of gospel-rich teaching, practical equipping, and biblical encouragement. https://www.calledtocounsel.com

💙 Wherever you serve, thank you for being part of this growing movement of biblical counseling rooted in Christ and His Word.

10/22/2025

Soul-care is holy work.
It’s where faithful sowing meets Christ dependency — where the Lord opens our minds and hearts to see His truth more clearly.

“Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” — Luke 24:45

The work of healing and discipleship begins here:
with Him opening our understanding, not us forcing outcomes.
It’s a partnership with the Holy Spirit — learning to listen, to wait, and to walk in step with God as He brings freedom and revelation.

Just as Peter did in Acts 10, we often find God leading us beyond what we know, teaching us to rely on His Spirit more than our structure or plans.

And like Paul reminds us we are called to sow faithfully, even when the harvest takes time.

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

Soul-care is not about producing results;
it’s about planting seeds of truth, staying tender before God, and letting Him do what only He can do.

In caring for others, at Encounter God's Promise we stay committed to our own growth — growing in our ability to listen to God, to others, and to point every heart we meet back to the gospel.

🕊️ Lord, open my mind to understand Your Word and my heart to love Your people well.

Teach me to sow faithfully, listen humbly, and depend entirely on You.

09/19/2025

He is The Way, The Truth and The Life.
Our world is hungry and desperate for Jesus
Milestone Church - thank you for raising up sons and daughters and teaching us the LOVE, Character and Nature of God.

09/17/2025

New on the Encounter God’s Promise blog:

https://encountergodspromise.com/how-then-shall-we-live-honoring-gods-name-from-the-inside-out/

What struck me recently in Romans 2 is how astonishing it is that God chose His people to represent Him — even though He knew we would fail. That choice reveals His mercy: He sent Jesus (the crimson thread) to fulfill the Law, give us His Spirit, and transform our hearts from the inside out.

This post is an invitation — to stand in awe, to gently examine our hearts, and to let God’s Spirit shape our witness. Read the full reflection here: [paste your blog link]

If the post reaches you and you’d like prayer or to process with someone, we’re here:

09/17/2025

From Escape to Engagement — A Call for Authentic Change

Are you being held captive by distractions and unhealthy escapes — gaming, p**n, drinking, scrolling, whatever numbs the pain instead of facing it? You’re not alone. Many of us avoid the uncomfortable because it feels safer.

But the Bible offers a way forward. In “Escaping the Escape”, Robert Cale reminds us that escapism is a heart issue — not just what we run to, but what we run from.
Biblical Counseling Coalition

Here’s what true engagement looks like:
• Seeking refuge in Christ — leaning into Him instead of other comforts.
• Replacing escapes with worship, Scripture, prayer, service.
• Finding accountability and community — owning the struggle together.
• Asking honest questions: What am I running from? What lies am I believing more than God’s truth?

Scripture encourages us:
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23
“Count it all joy… when trials come, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” — James 1:2-4

To the one who feels stuck, still battling old patterns — there is hope. Jesus calls us not to comfort, but to Himself. And in Him, true rest and freedom are found.

Let’s trade hiding places for holy ground.

Reflection questions for you this week:

1. Where are you most tempted to escape rather than engage with God?
2. What would bringing that struggle into the light look like—who can you share with?
3. What is one small step of obedience you can take, trusting Jesus over your comfort?

You are not defined by your past. God is still writing a story of redemption in you.

09/13/2025

Forgiveness is essential to heal from this tradgedy. I am honored to share with you this message from my pastor, Jeff Little.

https://youtu.be/ZHCCYTkl7P

LOVE: it keeps no record of wrong, it does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It’s not prideful, it’s not self seeking. It always hopes, always trust, always perseveres.
Love never fails

09/10/2025

I am just so sorry, Lord!
Lord I repent on behalf of our sin.
Lord, we need your mercy!
Lord, be slow to anger, abounding in love. Teach us, Lord, how to pray and live and love.
Lord, we are so desperate for you!
Exodus 34:6