The Paraclete: A Blog

Par·a·clete /ˈperəˌklēt/ noun, Greek

  1. One who comes alongside others to help (e.g. Rom. 12:8; 1 Thes. 2:11)

  2. A name given by Jesus to the Holy Spirit (e.g. John 14:16, 26)

Synonyms: Counselor, Helper, Comforter, Advocate

David Elston David Elston

New Book Release: One of Us

Exciting news! I have a new book out: One of Us: Christ and the People of Christmas. For those of you who have read Resurrecting Beauty, this is very similar in style except the focus is Christmas rather than Easter.

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David Elston David Elston

What’s the deal with all the trees?

I can’t think of a better metaphor for the goal of the Christian life, and therefore biblical counseling, than a tree planted by streams of water: a person in the midst of sin and suffering, rooted in the grace and truth of Jesus, flourishing.

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