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 reasons that women have abortions is convenience—“I’m not ready for a baby.” “I want to finish grad school.” “I don’t want to do the infant thing again.” Such desires need to […]
God hates abuse
A man came to my office and confessed to me that he had been abusive with his girlfriend. After expressing my grave concern for his behavior, I told the man what I would tell any seemingly repentant sinner—Jesus forgives you. Although there would be consequences for his actions, Jesus had taken away his eternal condemnation. […]
How to help the abused (& abusive)
Many years ago, a woman came into my office and confessed to me that her husband was hurting her and her kids physically and verbally. What was more, the husband was also a member of our church, which meant that within days I would sit with him in the same room and address the same […]
Don’t be a troll
Do you know about troll farms? Until recently, I lived in blissful ignorance. But then I learned how thousands and thousands of people in countries like China, Malaysia, Philippines, Turkey, Russia (and more!) are hired for the sole purpose of stirring up dissent on the Internet. And—yikes!—they are often paid by their governments. It’s hard […]
If not now, when?
A few years back, I heard a pastor say most people don’t reject Jesus. They just never get around to following him. Each day comes and goes, and with it are the “going to dos” of the day. Unless we’re careful, we’ll say day after day, month after month—and finally before the throne of God—“I […]
Struggling With Self-Control?
Discover how God’s grace empowers you to cultivate self-control, transforming your life and strengthening your spiritual journey.
For women 50 and older (and those who love them)
Paul wrote some curious words about older women: “Teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good” (Titus 2:3). Hmm . . . why would Paul say those specific words to this specific group in the church? […]
For men 50 and older (and those who love them) – Part 1
Of all the official members of my church, about 7 percent of them are what the apostle Paul called “older men,” a Greek word that points to ages 50 and up. If that’s you, or someone you know, listen up: “Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, […]