Sin: The Presence, the Power, and the Promises
September 17, 2018 | Keeping It Clean
When I came to Christ at the age of sixteen, I had a bucketful of emotional and sexual struggles which, I assumed, would disappear…
Every Weight
May 1, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
When all is said and done, the life of faith is nothing if not an unending struggle of the spirit with every available weapon…
God Knows the End of Your Movie
March 8, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
“Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” –…
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…
Zombied with Children
January 10, 2017 | Marriage Matters
Our culture’s interest in all things zombie – The Walking Dead series on AMC, zombie movies, zombie apocalypse enthusiasts – is puzzling. The creatures…
What You’re Messaging in your Marriage (And Why you Better Spell Check It)
November 29, 2016 | Marriage Matters
Words may sting, but silence is what breaks the heart. – Author unknown The first maxim of the communication class I had in college…
“The African Doctor” – Great Holiday Viewing!
November 26, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
We’re big on Christmas movies and music, both of which are now prevalent and solidly welcome in our house. So naturally, The Grinch, (the…
Three Lessons ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Has To Offer
November 5, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
The buzz among Christians over Mel Gibson’s newest film went high decibel when Greg Laurie interviewed the actor/director a couple months ago during a…
“For Worse” Really is for the Better
September 20, 2016 | Marriage Matters
During a week of reeling from multiple (terrorist – there, I said it!) attacks and relentless Trump/Clinton skirmishes, the newly-announced divorce of Brad Pitt…
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…
Talking About Transgender: Why we Must; Where we Stand (Part Two of a Five-Part Series)
May 27, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
In Part One of this five part post, we looked at Biblical precedence for speaking out on moral issues, a precedence we need to take…
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,…
Manny Pacquiao, Gay Marriage, and a Call for Eternal Hostility (Part One)
February 23, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. – Thomas Jefferson Filipino…
Releasing Your Wounder
November 13, 2014 | Relational Matters
We’ve all got them – wounds, past injuries of the soul that still show themselves, either in the way we relate, or the pain…