Porn and Perfection
October 24, 2017 | Marriage Matters
I don’t want realism. I want magic! Yes, yes, magic! I try to give that to people. I misrepresent things to them. I don’t…
Love, Even When It’s Called Something Else
October 11, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Some people seem to think Christian Love means Affectionate Reassurance. Affectionate because it brings lots of hugs, smiles, and “I love you’s”. Reassuring because, to some, love…
A Few Questions Before You Click
September 26, 2017 | Marriage Matters
This is a familiar scene to you: you’ve got some spare time, you know watching porn will deliver high impact and release, nobody will…
Uncool, When Necessary
September 25, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions. -Lillian Hellman When playwright Lillian Hellman was called to testify before…
As We Forgive
September 22, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. – Tomas…
I Know I’ve Got a Problem. Now What? (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
May 8, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
Since you’re reading this blog, it’s entirely possible you’re either in crises over your sexual behavior, or you want to avoid ever having that…
One Nation Under Judgment: Some Thoughts about the National Day of Prayer
May 4, 2017 | Relational Matters
As we designate today as an official time to seek God, I’m reminded that God’s no quitter, but He’s been known to give up.…
What the Wounded Wife Has to Say
April 18, 2017 | Marriage Matters
If I knew falling in love would hurt this much I would have rather fallen into a ditch, and maybe I would be healed…
The Joy of Awful
April 13, 2017 | Relational Matters
“A person overtly expresses distress, but it is covertly gratified at the prospect of the satisfaction they can wring from their misfortune.” – Dr.…
Fear Itself
April 12, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
“—fear hath torment.” – I John 4:18 I can’t look at current trends without being afraid for my country, the church, or my sons.…
5 Things People Can Mean When They Say “I Want Help”
April 6, 2017 | Relational Matters
To flirt with rescue when one has no intention of being saved… from Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” The first time I stepped…
When the Young and the Restless Leave Church
April 5, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Not long ago, my son had some disturbing news to share. He’d attended an event where several of his old friends who had graduated…
Church Hurts
March 22, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Sometimes the person that hurt you the most, is the one you need the most. -Author unknown Some of us bear scars that are,…
Hoarders
March 13, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
In our men’s Bible study a few weeks ago, our leader mentioned the number of believers who are sitting on the gifts God gave…