There are many passages in the Bible about unity, forgiveness, and love. Yet why is it that churches seem to struggle with division, discord, and pain just like any other group? The reason may be obvious: churches are made up … Continued
What if someone wrote a brutally honest book about how to be a manly man who is a “keeper of the garden” and “Champion for the weak and vulnerable,” and that man was a self-described flute playing captain of the … Continued
He looks at you sincerely and says, “Look, you can’t believe anything she says. She says she is your friend, but she is really good at manipulating people.” Suddenly, you doubt everything you thought you knew about them. Was your … Continued
There are many places in the Bible that we are warned about legalism, though the authors do not use the word “legalism.” The Bible warns against relying upon the law and “good works” for justification, versus trusting in the saving … Continued
Chances are there is someone (or maybe multiple someones) in your life that if they were no longer around things would become easier. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an easy out that would simply erase them from your … Continued
Whose wisdom do you trust? Do you trust in the wisdom of the flesh, the wisdom of the world? Or do you trust in Christ and hold fast to his promise? At first glance, the wisdom of the world often … Continued
The phrase “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act” comes from Proverbs 3:27. As a Christian, how do we interpret this responsibility, and what does it mean? How … Continued
I haven’t read any of the more famous books by Gary Thomas, such as Sacred Marriage, but I am inclined to want to read it based my impression from When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. Thomas tackles … Continued
If you’ve been following my previous posts, you may have noticed that I’ve mentioned people either ghosting me or explicitly saying they can no longer be my friend. In each case, they haven’t provided any Biblical reasoning for their decision—something … Continued
Have you ever felt betrayed by someone close to you? Maybe a friend, a sibling, or even a coworker? The pain of betrayal cuts deep, but the story of Joseph and his brothers in the Bible shows us something powerful—love … Continued