The New Martin Scorsese Film “Silence” is Golden
February 2, 2017 | Relational Matters
As the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so the denial of God is the height of foolishness. – R.C. Sproul I’m…
Losing Heart, Acting Badly
January 19, 2017 | Relational Matters
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. -II Corinthians 4:1 When the going gets tough,…
The Un-Evangelistic Evangelical
January 12, 2017 | Relational Matters
Lord lay some soul upon my heart and love that soul through me, And may I ever do my part to win that soul…
When Your Name Comes Up, People Feel —
December 29, 2016 | Relational Matters
A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve…
Three Concepts that are Choking our Conversations
December 15, 2016 | Relational Matters
“The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within…
Brattitude
December 8, 2016 | Relational Matters
It is sometimes easier to head an institute for the study of child guidance than it is to turn one brat into a decent…
Darts Among Friends
December 1, 2016 | Relational Matters
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. – Ephesians 5:16…
Jen Hatmaker: Hermeneutics, Hurt, and Human Affection (Part I)
November 3, 2016 | Relational Matters
Popular author and speaker Jen Hatmaker’s declaration that she now condones same-sex marriage is another cog in an expanding wheel of leaders who are…
Judgment Days
September 22, 2016 | Relational Matters
“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.” -Matthew 7:2 Some days I’m just in a judgment kind of mood. That’s a…
“I’m Invited to a Same-Sex Wedding. Yes or No?”
September 15, 2016 | Relational Matters
Let each be fully persuaded in his own mind. Romans 13:5 There’s an ongoing buzz in the Christian community over whether or not believers should…
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…
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…
Talking about Transgender: Why we Must, Where we Stand (Part One of a Five-Part Series)
May 26, 2016 | Relational Matters
If you can keep your head When all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you… -Rudyard Kipling If you believe there…
Standing Your Lonely Ground
May 19, 2016 | Relational Matters
“Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you!” – Luke 6:26 Generally, you should consider what others are telling you. Occasionally,…