Misfit Ministry Salvation at the Margins: An Introduction 17 Apr 2018 Jenny had described the last eleven years as "falling down a bottomless pit of despair." The recent crisis that brought her to my office, however, felt like the bottom of…
Books A Review of “Hope, Help, & Healing for Eating Disorders” by Gregory Jantz 16 Apr 2018 There are two common dangers that counselors face with the themes and solutions they emphasize. On the one hand there is a temptation to overemphasize some contributing factors. We can…
music This Week’s Good Music 14 Apr 2018 Here's this week's playlist, it's diverse: 1. "Let There Be Raw" by Showbread This is a unique, somewhat avant-garde, hardcore band. The members of the band prefer to refer to…
Trauma Jesus and Trauma (Part 3) 13 Apr 2018 Trauma isolates. Those who have suffered from trauma have the natural temptation to think that they are alone in the world. No one can understand what they have been through,…
Books A Review of “A Meal with Jesus” by Tim Chester 10 Apr 2018 It may not look like it, but I love to eat. Food is a wonderful gift and I enjoy it immensely (sometimes too much). I have great memories of amazing…
music This Week’s Good Music 7 Apr 2018 Here's this week's playlist, with a special emphasis upon nostalgia: 1. "Mrs. Hippopotamuses' " by Relient K Matt Thiessen sings, "There's nothing better than knowing where you come from." I…
Uncategorized Next Week 6 Apr 2018 Don't miss these posts and more next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1. A Review of A Meal with Jesus by Tim Chester One of the most amazing, challenging, inspiring, and…
Trauma Jesus and Trauma (Part 2) 5 Apr 2018 What must the disciples have felt like in the immediate aftermath of the crucifixion? It's hard for me to even comprehend the shock they surely must have felt. Jesus, after…
Reformation The Reformation Context (Part 1) 4 Apr 2018 I once heard church historian Timothy George describe the setting of the Reformation with the immortal words of Charles Dickens: It was the best of times, it was the worst…
Books A Review of “Love to Eat, Hate to Eat” by Elyse Fitzpatrick 2 Apr 2018 Because food is such a regular part of life it can make the challenges of an eating disorder more complex and discouraging to navigate. We must eat to live and…
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