Counseling Jesus’ Rebuke of Spiritual Abusers 10 Dec 2020 Spiritual abuse is one of the most damaging forms of oppression. All abuse is, of course, horrific, but spiritual abuse causes a victim to feel that their oppression is coming…
Church… Sex-on-Demand is Not God’s Design: Clarifying 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 7 Dec 20207 Dec 2020 The idea that sexual assault can happen within marriage is shocking to some. The way that many have been taught to think about sex, even from within the church, suggests…
Thanksgiving… A Theology of Thankfulness 25 Nov 2020 It’s Thanksgiving week, which means that this week’s blog should probably be about giving thanks. While it may seem like reflecting on gratitude is a bit obligatory this week, it’s…
Books A Review of “Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling” by Kellemen 10 Nov 202010 Nov 2020 I will be the first to admit it, marriage counseling is complicated. Counsel, in such situations, is compounded by the reality of addressing two sufferers and two sinners who cause…
Old Testament Reflections on Psalm 118 31 Oct 2020 Psalm 118 is chock full of verses that many church-goers will know. It's a truly inspirational Psalm in its hope, joy, optimism, and faith. Yet, we often isolate verses from…
Personal 2021 Study Decisions 29 Oct 202029 Oct 2020 Every year I pick a subject that I plan to spend the next 12 months studying, or at least that's what I've done for many years. Last year Krista and…
Books A Review of “Recovering From Biblical Manhood & Womanhood” by Aimee Byrd 20 Oct 202020 Oct 2020 The hype and drama surrounding the release of this book was massive. It caused some men to huddle together in groups and blast Aimee Byrd in private conversations (which…
Marriage Justification by Faith and Marital Conflict 16 Oct 2020 In the heat of marital conflict it is often difficult to see how theological truths can be helpful. Theology, after all, can seem so abstract and in the midst of…
Books A Review of “Marriage Conflict” by Steve Hoppe 30 Sep 2020 It's hard to find decent couples' devotionals. Often they are light on Scriptural exegesis, heavy on anecdotal stories, and so general as to be simplistic. That's why Steve Hoppe's 31…
Old Testament On Forgetting and Remembering: Reflections on Psalm 106 24 Sep 2020 The Scriptures often call on believers to remember the Lord, or to recall the works and character of the Lord. This recall, this remembrance, serves to help believers obey, endure,…
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