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Emotional Manipulation in the Church
The personalities, games, and church-speak are those odd and humorous experiences that occur so frequently in the ministry.…
Why Be A Christian? What Difference, if Any, Does it Make?
Why should anyone be a Christian? What difference, if any, does it make whether you’re a Christian, a…
Cheap Grace, Cheap Forgiveness in the Church
Forgiveness! Recently, it appears that forgiveness of everyone, all the time, without exception, and without confession or repentance…
Brokenhearted, I Come to You, Lord
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. -Psalm 147:3 Lord, God, this is just too much…
Joy: The Antidote to Spiritual Darkness
Our family currently lives in the center of a major European city and we often find ourselves thinking,…
Christmas 2018: Emotional Footprints and Traditions
I asked someone recently, “What’s your favorite memory or tradition of Christmas?” I was shocked by the reply,…
What About Ebenezer Scrooge?
“You can’t smoke, drink, go to movies, listen to rock and roll, or dance. The Holy Spirit won’t…
In All Things, Give Thanks
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ…
Can We Be Friends with God?
God offers us his friendship. How amazing is that? I remember hearing a sermon once where the preacher…
From Heartbreak and Pain to Praise and Song
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out…
The Cross of Jesus: The Centerpiece of the Atonement and Our Reconciliation with God
The cross of Jesus as the centerpiece of the atonement and our reconciliation with God has never been…
Enjoy God—It Changes Everything
Your ministry is a success, your family life brilliant, but as you try to move forward, you’ve discovered…