The Joy of Awful
Every Thursday I’ll post an article having to do with either relational or emotional matters. Hope it helps. — The Joy of Awful “A person overtly expresses distress, but it is covertly gratified at the...
View ArticleScars: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King with Resilience
“For the victory to be won some of us will have to get scarred a bit.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. To admire is not to idealize, nor is it to be blinded to obvious flaws. So yes, I’ve read about Dr....
View ArticleOf Morsels and Birthrights
Every Monday we’ll post something about maintaining your sexual integrity. Hope it helps. — Of Morsels and Birthrights Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of...
View ArticleSome Thoughts About the Marriage Debate
This week we will hear arguments presented to the US Supreme Court which will, most likely, settle the legality of same-sex marriage once and for all. So far the justices are predictably divided – 3...
View ArticleWe Who Are Seen
Every Wednesday we’ll post something to do with doctrine and recovery. Hope it helps. — We Who Are Seen “And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, “Thou God seest me” For she said,...
View ArticleThy Will Be Done … but are You Open to Suggestions?
Every Wednesday we’ll post something to do with doctrine and recovery. — “Thy Will Be Done” (but are You open to suggestions?) Trusting that God will do what we hope He’ll do is one thing. Trusting in...
View ArticleO Brother, Where Art Thou?
Every Thursday we’ll post something to do with relational or emotional concerns. Hope it helps. — O Brother, Where Art Thou? We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company....
View ArticleA Strong Foundation of Grace
Every Friday we’ll take a break from topical posts and will post some random personal thoughts. — A Strong Foundation of Grace “There is now therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ...
View ArticleThe Times They Are a Changin. And —?
Maybe we’ve had it too easy. The Church and the Culture were never the same, for sure, but there was a time they shared basic values. So what you were taught from the pulpit on Sundays was usually...
View ArticleWhat’s So Funny?
“If Christ has died for me, I cannot trifle with the evil that killed my best Friend.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Two things tell me a lot about myself: what I laugh at, and what makes me mad. If...
View ArticleThe Phil Robertson Controversy: No More Ducking the Issue
Apart from a radio interview with Bible Answer Man I’ve been ducking the Phil Robertson/Duck Dynasty controversy for over a week now, first because I didn’t want to get into it on the brink of...
View ArticleWorship and Recovery
Guest posting by Renee Dallas Note from Joe: I’ve received a number of messages from wives asking for help dealing with their own pain over their husband’s behavior, so thought I’d let my own wife...
View ArticleThe Joy of Awful
“A person overtly expresses distress, but it is covertly gratified at the prospect of the satisfaction they can wring from their misfortune.” – Dr. Eric Berne, Games People Play Even as a child,...
View ArticleHouston, Homosexuality and Heavy Handedness
Since the Ebola scare is today’s top story, there’s a secondary item you may be unaware of: the City Council of Houston has subpoenaed the sermons of local pastors to review what they’ve been saying...
View ArticleHouston and Homosexuality Part II: In Praise of Squeaky Wheels
Update Yesterday I posted on Houston Mayor Annise Parker’s subpoena of pastor’s sermons and communications, an extraordinary move by any standards. In response to a lawsuit filed by petitioners whose...
View ArticleManifest
“God was manifest in the flesh.” -I Timothy 3:16 “The world is not an easy place for anyone,” Annie Sullivan said in reference to her famous pupil Helen Keller, but she could have been speaking for all...
View ArticleScars, Resilience, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“For the victory to be won some of us will have to get scarred a bit.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today we recognize a man and his legacy, and I’m happy to honor both. I know a few of my fellow...
View ArticleLord of the Bruised
A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory. -Matthew 12:20 I want that kind of heart. I want to look at a bruised reed and feel...
View ArticleThe Times They Are A-Changin’– Should I?
Maybe we’ve had it too easy. The Church and the Culture were never the same, nor can they be. But there was a time they shared basic values. So what you were taught from the pulpit on Sundays was...
View ArticleWe Who Are Seen
“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, “Thou God seest me” For she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?” – Genesis 16:13 Hagar isn’t the most sympathetic of Bible...
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