When we confess sin, we often use generic wording. We may say something like, “I am sorry I got upset with you,” or “I am sorry for what happened over the last couple of days or weeks.” In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, we see something different. Nehemiah led the Israelites, who were enslaved… Continue reading Why Good Confession Names Sin
Lust is a very strong sexual desire for someone who is not your spouse. Lust of the flesh is listed as one of the three root sins. You can read more about that our article Root Sins: Part I. Lust breaks our relationship with God, can lead us to Hell, destroys marriages, and keeps young… Continue reading 5 Tips for Killing Lust
Much has been said in our society about critical theory over the last couple years. The focus has specifically been on Critical Race Theory, but CRT is only one sewer line coming out of the cesspool of critical theory. This ideological view of race also has views on gender, sex, economics, and a variety of… Continue reading The Christian Heresy of Critical Theory Part I
Should we “apologize no matter what?” Some people live by this motto. Generally, they are perceived as people-pleasers with weak spines. Their chief end is to avoid conflict. Others were children raised to “just apologize.” Others are those who want to “just keep the peace,” so they apologize. Others live by the phrase, “happy wife,… Continue reading Apologize No Matter What?
There are times that people struggle with their church in how it is doing spiritually. This is not unusual, and at times is even healthy. I’m not addressing this in response to anyone lately – please understand that. That being said I’ve heard this from various people in the past about their churches, so I… Continue reading 5 Ways to Help Your Church Grow Spiritually
For about six years I had no molding on the inside of my office door. There was just a large gap between the door and sheetrock. As someone who is a little of a perfectionist, this bothered me. After a while, however, I completely ignored it because I became comfortable with it. Finally today, as… Continue reading 3 Ways to Interact with a Sermon
