Social Issues
Being a Christian in the world today isn’t always easy. Find help from God’s Word for navigating some of the issues that come up in everyday life.
Jesus was pro (every) life
Have you ever considered how shockingly pro (every) life our Savior was? Think back two thousand years about whom and how and how much…
Pro (every) life meets relational needs
If the Christian church is passionate about protecting every life, then we will need to learn how to meet relational needs. When an unplanned…
Pro (every) life meets financial needs
According to a 2004 Planned Parenthood survey, 23% of abortions happen for financial reasons. Medical bills, then diapers, then formula, then two decades of…
Pro (every) life meets eternal needs
Earlier this year, I met a man who worked for a pro-life ministry who, along with his wife, invited a young woman to stay…
Pro (every) life meets spiritual needs
When considering an abortion, what people need, more than anything else, is truth and grace. Planned Parenthood tells us that one of the top…
The bigger picture of abortion
During middle school, my church showed me a video of what happens during a late-term abortion. It was, as you can imagine, graphic enough…
God exalts the humble
Around 2014, I met a man who had committed a felony against a minor. When the man was released from jail, he wondered if…
Look at me
If I knew that one hundred abusive people showed up at our church on a Sunday, I would say, “I’m happy you’re here. This…
Look at them
Abuse often has generational roots. As the saying goes, “Hurt people hurt people.” If you were raised by a father who physically threatened you…
Look at him
If you’ve ever used fear or force to maintain control in a relationship, I want you to look at Jesus. Psalm 11 says that…
Look at you
Depending on how you grew up, how your dad treated your mom, how your mom spoke to your dad, or how the adults in…
Abusers at church?
There’s a man in prison who watches Time of Grace and writes me grateful, encouraging, and faith-filled letters. One day, however, I came across…