Saved, Rescued, Delivered ….. from What?

Saved, Rescued, Delivered ….. from What?

Most Saturday mornings these days finds me pulling out the extension of my dining table, setting up extra chairs, and putting out a supply of pens, hand sanitizer, and tissues.  I make coffee and set out mugs and sweetener and cream.  All this preparation is for a...
The Reversals

The Reversals

I know, yes, this post sounds like a weird movie title (ex: The Incredibles, fantastic movie, right?) or a really bad band name. “Yeah, let’s go see the Reversals jam out.” Regardless, the church I’m involved in is in a series right now called: “Drama” – when God...
Integral Pieces Needed in the Healing Process

Integral Pieces Needed in the Healing Process

Four Areas to Address “I’ve been coming to WGA for 6 months now and I feel worse—what’s that all about?” This was a very frequent and frustrated quote from my early days at the ministry.  Weren’t things supposed to be feeling better, now that emotional and relational...
Can we talk about masturbation?

Can we talk about masturbation?

It has been a while since we have visited the topic of masturbation here. I’ve written and spoken about it before, but I think it is good to revisit this, even though it can be an uncomfortable topic. Many people (myself included) have experienced deep shame over the...
Sojourning Differently in Our Suffering

Sojourning Differently in Our Suffering

What do you think about when you think about the scroll of Ruth? The OT goes, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, and then Ruth. What comes to mind for you? I think of the last 2-3 years. That through all the drama, chaos, confusion,...