“One of the most pernicious lies to come out of the “purity” movement is the lie that a young man can cure his ungodly lusts by getting married. The damage that this has done to marriage is astounding. All false doctrine destroys in one way or another. Young women are guilted into marriage, and the […]
“When Joshua conquered Jericho, God gave Israel specific instructions concerning the goods there. Everything was to be killed, burned or put into the treasury of the temple. The story of what happened next is disturbing. The next city to be conquered was Ai. It was a far smaller and less powerful city, and the strategy […]
“If you haven’t lately, I would suggest that you read John 4 before reading this. I’ve been thinking about this woman lately. I’ve preached on this before, but this is an account that floats around the mind and hits you in the heart. The traditional interpretation is that Jesus sits at the well, confronts the […]
“In my previous post, I showed how the Hebrew of Malachi 2:16 has only one possible ranslation that takes into account the grammar and pronunciation of the Hebrew words: ‘”Because he hates, send away,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “and violence covers his garment.”’The question now is how that translation fits with the […]
“I have an incessantly curious nature when it comes to God’s word. Why are there so many different translations? Why are there so many interpretations? Why, if God hates divorce, does God divorce his people Israel? Why does God permit divorce in Deuteronomy 24:1-4? God never permits that which he hates. What does it mean?”
“A church that follows her Head, the Good and Great Shepherd, is a refuge for the flock, a place of green pastures and clear waters, a place of restoration for wounded sheep and most certainly, a place that fights off the wolves. The secular and religious news media have globally exposed the fact that not […]
“ What this verse means is this: God designed sex to be mutual, exclusive, egalitarian – the joining of two into one flesh. Two bodies, male and female, exploring, joining, touching, giving pleasure, receiving pleasure. Neither is “in charge” in the bedroom, for both have “authority” over the body of the other. They truly become […]
“Since writing Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault, we have had the privilege of answering lots of questions from victims, those who support them, and even some perpetrators. A frequent topic that has come up is confronting one’s abuser and those complicit in covering it up. While confrontation with […]
In his ministry, Jesus showed striking interest in and love for children. To the surprise of his disciples, he often including them in his teaching...