Releasing my Wounder
July 20, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
We’ve all got wounds, past injuries of the soul that still show themselves, either in current pain or current behavior. They can show themselves…
Armed
July 12, 2016 | Marriage Matters
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in…
The Word in the Middle of the Madness
July 9, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
There are some scriptures worth remembering while we’re processing these last few horrible days. “He that answers a matter before he hears it, it…
A Doll’s Lesson
July 6, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Author Jan Frank, a good friend and an awfully astute lady, taught a workshop years ago which I’ve never forgotten. While speaking about treating…
Feels Like It’s Over
July 5, 2016 | Marriage Matters
So many men I know who are dealing with sexual sin go through dark periods of depressed, listless despair. I can appreciate that, because…
The Restrainer
June 29, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. II…
“I Just Don’t Know What to Say”
June 26, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
— for we know not how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings that cannot be uttered.…
Our Unwanted Memories
June 23, 2016 | Relational Matters
“Mr. Dallas,” the card read, “how long have you been sexually sober? And does it ever get easier?” A pointed but fair question. I…
Odd, by God
June 20, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you. – I Peter 4:4…
Dying to Love
June 17, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Love. How did one show it? How could God Himself show truth and love at the same time in a world like this? By…
Right Beliefs, Wrong Attitude
June 16, 2016 | Relational Matters
The children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left. – I…
Horror in Orlando: Let the Scapegoating Begin
June 15, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
“Opportunistic” means “exploiting chances offered by immediate circumstances without reference to a general plan or moral principle.” “Scapegoating” means “the practice of singling out…
Christians and Sexual Issues: Speak Now or Forever Hold your Peace?
June 14, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Controversy for its own sake is a sin, but controversy for the sake of the truth is a divine mandate. -Dr. Walter Martin In…
Overcoming Evil in Orlando with Good
June 13, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Paul’s warning to not be overcome by evil reminds us that we…