Dark Side of the Super Bowl
No, this isn’t about how the Super Bowl is terrible and you should turn off the TV and ignore it. In fact, I was going to watch it myself, but since I had to be in bed at 8:00 last Read More …
Tag: Abuse
You Are Not Responsible for Your Children’s Decisions
When a parent takes responsibility for his or her children’s outcome, he or she will likely end up controlling (or trying to control) the children. In other words, taking responsibility for how your children turn out will lead you to be a control freak. Read More …
Rachael Denhollander: A Powerful Voice in a Dark Place
On Wednesday, Larry Nassar got an unwelcome piece of news. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced him to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexual molestation. Nassar was formerly a well-respected doctor who worked with gymnasts. But behind the charming persona, Read More …
Here’s How the Conservative Homeschool Movement Was Narcissistic
It all looked good at the beginning. Who wouldn’t want their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to all be following God? However, while that was a noble goal or ideal, the means used to try to achieve it were not. Read More …
The Cross Has Made You Flawless
I didn’t really believe that God wanted me in His kingdom. I certainly didn’t think I delighted His heart or brought joy to Him unless I did some good work for Him. I didn’t believe that He had chosen me. I didn’t really grasp that I was His son.
And I didn’t believe that He is the basis of my righteousness. Read More …
What is a Meek and Quiet Spirit?
A woman with a “meek and quiet” spirit can be the adventurous type, or the type that’s not afraid to speak in front of a thousand people. Actually, a meek and quiet spirit would help her to do so without freaking out.
I know, that might sound like a 180 degree shift from your picture of a “meek and quiet spirit”. It’s time to reprogram. Read More …
Is the Bible the Third Member of the Trinity?
Today, many Christians have turned the Bible into an idol. They religiously study it, day by day, week after week, month after month. They make commitments to read the Bible every day. They know the Bible inside and out. And Read More …
Vows and Commitments: Tools for Spiritual Abuse?
For as long as I can remember, I have heard about vows and commitments. Throughout my life, different speakers and teachers encouraged me to make various commitments. Bill Gothard probably pushed me to make more commitments than anyone else. He Read More …
Youth Alive 2017: WOW! What a Weekend!
Last weekend, I experienced one of the most incredible weekends of my life. I am not kidding. I went to the Youth Alive conference near Lancaster, PA. I had almost not registered for it, but God gave me some pushing Read More …
Purity Culture Messed Me Up. This New Book Explains Why.
I grew up in Purity Culture.
And while, to some people, that probably sounds like a good thing, it wasn’t.
But what in the world could be wrong with promoting purity?
Plenty. Read More …