Every Wednesday is my counseling day. I set this practice very early in my ministry because I found that there is no better time to disciple people than walking through adversity or
hurt with them. But, I also did it because I make it clear
that this is my day set aside for you. Now, obviously there are
emergencies and other issues that sometimes may change that, but as a
rule I will counsel every member that wants to see me and that I can possibly fit in on Wednesday. I try to hold my counseling appointments to one day a week because I believe I also have an obligation to guard my study/preaching preparation time for you. We have
great men on our staff who counsel other days,
but I love our people and find that it helps me teach and even see some
practical application of biblical teaching in the lives of our people. I
must confess that some days it is burdensome and tiring, but there has
never been a Wednesday that I have not felt
that at least one appointment was well worth the investment.
I was
counseling with a couple several weeks ago and there was a obvious
communication issue. After we dealt with the heart issues, I showed them
this video because it was an ridiculously funny illustration
of how many times men and women miss things because of communication
problems. One of my favorite videos!!!
