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Is Pornography Biblical Grounds for Divorce?
Let’s begin by acknowledging “Is pornography biblical grounds for divorce?” is either a heart-wrenching or awkward question to…
Manipulative Repentance: 8 Red Flag Phrases
The recognition that there are healthy and unhealthy forms of repentance is both common sense and biblical (2…
Fear By Another Name — “Enough”
There are many people who deny that their life is marked by fear, but for whom fear is…
50 Good Mental Health Habits
Good physical health does not happen by accident. Physically healthy people make small, daily choices that contribute to…
Emotions and Forgiveness: Instructions for a Confusing Intersection
So what does forgiveness mean you are committing to do with your hurt, fears, other emotions and imagination?…
The Trauma of Bitterness
Because bitterness is a sin, we can often forget that it is precipitated by being sinned against (here…
Relationships: What You Don’t Need to Forgive
Not everything that bothers or annoys us needs to be forgiven. Forgiveness is only for moral offenses. When…
Caring for a Friend with a History of Promiscuity and/or Abortion
In my role as a Pastor of Counseling, I am frequently asked questions on topics that individuals believe…
Guilt-Math in an Incomplete Story with Romans 8:28
Sometimes we add “ghost words” to passages of Scripture; words that make sense to us, change the meaning…
Joseph: “Just a Man” or “A Just Man”
When I was reading through the Christmas narrative again I was struck by the phrase, “And her husband…
Lying vs. Living Falsely: Is There a Difference?
Have you ever tried to convince someone they were lying and they genuinely did not believe you? This…
A Healthy Relationship with Food (Part 3 of 3): 14 Body and Food Stewardship Practices
Think about healthy relationships with people; these relationships aren’t healthy because they follow certain rules (as if the…