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…
Navigating Among Naysayers: When to Talk, When to Withdraw
March 23, 2017 | Relational Matters
Starve your distractions, feed your focus. -Author unknown In this age of constant communication, you’re dealing with endless opportunities to interact effectively. Or to…
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…
4 Straight Facts about ‘Gay Conversion’ Therapy
March 10, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
prop·a·gan·da noun 1.derogatory – information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Last…
Five of the Most Important Questions in the Bible
March 9, 2017 | Relational Matters
The Bible’s full of instructions, but there are some awfully interesting questions in there as well. Here are five that stand out to me.…
Marriage Counseling? Don’t Bother Unless You’re Willing to be Bothered
March 7, 2017 | Marriage Matters
If you’re not willing to sweat and suffer a bit, there’s not much point in joining a gym. If you’re not willing to hear…
Willing to Will; Believing with some Doubt
February 20, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
Draw me, and we will run after thee.” – Song of Songs 1:4 Today while I’m striving to keep my mind where it belongs, and…
Staying Power
February 14, 2017 | Marriage Matters
By our Heavenly Father and only because of God, only because of God. We’re like other couples. We do not get along perfectly; we…
Struggling Isn’t Always so Bad. Here’s 3 Reasons Why
February 13, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
I’m saved and I struggle. Once you read the first part of that statement (“I’m saved”) then you must presume the second part (“I…
Frank Worthen: “To Whom Honor is Due”
February 11, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.…
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…