The following is a summary of David Powlison’s presentation, “Escape to Reality.” David is a counselor and faculty member at CCEF and an adjunct professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of “Breaking Pornography Addiction,” Pornography: Slaying the Dragon, Renewing Marital Intimacy, Seeing with New Eyes, a host of other [...]
We’ve finished another day at the CCEF annual conference, The Addict In Us All. This has been a very exciting time learning more about the nature of addiction, as God sees it. I’ve added just a few picture below from today’s main sessions and workshops. Winston Smith gives a stirring talk about the Old Testament [...]
The following is a summary of John Freeman’s session, “Learning to Walk in the Desert: Helping Those Struggling with Sexual Addictions Understand & Grow in Grace.” John is executive director of Harvest USA, a ministry reaching out to those whose lives are affected by sexual sin. John is a graduate of the University of Tennessee [...]
The following is a summary of the presentation given by Mike Emlet, “Groaning & Glory: The New Testament and Addiction.” Mike graduated with an M. D. from the University of Pennsylvania and served in family medical practice for eleven years. He is now a counselor and faculty member at CCEF and lecturer at Westminster Theological [...]
The following is a summary of Winston Smith’s presentation, “Groaning & Slavery: The Old Testament and Addiction.” Winston has served as a counselor in a local church for several years. He is a counselor and faculty member at CCEF and a lecturer in practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. – – – - There is [...]
The following is a summary of Julie Smith Lowe’s session, “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Body Image and Addiction to Appearance.” Julie is a counselor and instructor at CCEF. She has extensive experience working with individuals, families and children and is trained as a Christian conciliator. She teaches regularly on the issues surrounding body image. [...]
Below are just a few pictures from the CCEF conference we are currently attending. It has been an incredible time! We are looking forward to sharing some of great wisdom we are learning from these Biblical counselors in future blog posts. Ed Welch teaching about addictions and idolatry
The following is a summary of Mark Driscoll’s presentation, “Death by Love. Addiction and Atonement.” Mark is the preaching and speaking pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, ranked “the second most prolific church planting church in America” by Outreach magazine. Seattle magazine named Mark one of the twenty-five most powerful people in Seattle, ironically [...]
The following is a summary of Ed Welch’s presentation, “Addiction, Temptation & Voluntary Slavery.” Ed Welch is a counselor and faculty member at CCEF and professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Ed is the author of numerous books, including Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave. – – – - We often view the [...]
We all have our hidden corners. You know, those secret and wicked sins in our life that look so attractive in the dark, so much so that we sometimes spend our whole life trying to keep them from the bright exposure of the Son. Indeed, we all have hidden corners. Some are just better at hiding [...]
