See Through a Glass Darkly

See Through a Glass Darkly

As Jesus was still walking the earth as a man, with his disciples gathered around him, he would often talk over their heads.  Indeed, if we are honest, we can relate;  I often read the scripture and find the words flying way past my ability to understand and apply...
A Review of “Still Time to Care”

A Review of “Still Time to Care”

Recently I read Still Time to Care by Greg Johnson.  The subject of the book is the rise and fall of the ex-gay movement, and more specifically, Exodus International.  I have an interest in the topic, but my interest in the book was personal because our very own Roger...
Unhelpful Ways of Managing Unhelpful Behaviors

Unhelpful Ways of Managing Unhelpful Behaviors

Unhelpful Behaviors What are you currently wrestling with in your life these days? Is it a compulsive addiction to sex, pornography, food, or alcohol? Perhaps the problem is with lust and it’s easy to objectify people or sexually fantasize about them for your own...
Who You Following?

Who You Following?

July 2023, a clip of the “Sparkle Creed”, a version of the Apostle’s Creed modified to emphasize LGBTQ+ inclusion, caused controversy online. What is it? Why does it matter? Here’s the big idea, if we’re not being thoughtfully formed by Jesus, then we are being...
When I Don’t Know What to Do…

When I Don’t Know What to Do…

When I don’t know what to do as I face a situation where it seems clear that something must be done, I sometimes descend into a paralysis of mind, heart, and soul. Sounds dramatic even as I write it.  Self-talk in times like this is sometimes harsh, but purposeful. ...
“Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?”

“Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?”

If I could choose one book on the topic of Christian sexuality that I think everyone should read, it would be “Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With” by Sam Allberry. It is the book I most often recommend to parents, pastors and youth leaders, as well as to...