Taboo
Are there topics that seem to be taboo? You know, the ones that are embarrassing or confusing or considered “not in good taste” for Christians to talk about? Let’s get real—these are the topics that we NEED to talk about in the light of God’s Word.
No creepy stuff allowed
My mom made everything a celebration growing up. I remember putting up decorations for several holidays a year, including Halloween. Until one year, when…
Sex Ed. Ed. (i.e., How to talk to your kids about sex)
Let me set the scene for you: I was a first-year teacher, straight out of college, freshly married, and getting into the groove of…
Let’s talk about sex (and God)
“So, what did your parents teach you about sex?” one of my friends asked a mutual friend as we devoured pizza on his back…
Jesus wants to talk with you
She was sure she was on the right side of this. Yeah, the man speaking to her didn’t seem like he had it in…
The truth is, my life is messy too
A couple months ago, I interviewed two women who had abortions. The particulars of each pregnancy—that neither were married, neither father wanted the pregnancy…
Be That Friend
If, by God’s grace, you aren’t the one in three or four who have experienced abuse, you might not know what to do to…
The path to true healing goes through Christ
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the…
Reach out in love to help those impacted by abuse
“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your…
Don’t let porn become corona’s pandemic
I wish the pastor’s text was wrong about porn. A colleague of mine shared some recent data about the correlation between cases of the…
I love my tattoo (and what I said to those who didn’t)
Recently, I posted a picture on Instagram that got as many comments as my previous 19 pictures combined. What caused the stir? My tattoo….
Time for a renovation
I drove by a strip club today. Well, a former strip club. This place of business closed down and went up for sale after…
How to switch from reacting to preventing suicide
I met her at the airport. Within a few minutes, the woman told me, “I’ve been at two funerals in the past two months—and…