Like most of the world, I was shocked and saddened to see the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral consumed in flames. As the spire collapsed amidst the red glow, one couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of loss. The damage wasn’t as bad as it could have been, but it was bad enough. Perhaps it is … Continue reading Easter And The Fires of Notre Dame Cathedral
Dear Pastor, Love Your People Enough To Preach About Abortion
As I have facilitated post-abortion Bible studies for women hurt by past abortions, one thing that regularly comes up is the silence of the Church and, more specifically, the silence of church pulpits. I wonder if pastors realize how often women hurt by abortion list their pastor’s silence as one of the things they need … Continue reading Dear Pastor, Love Your People Enough To Preach About Abortion
When Fallen Christian Leaders Are Confronted: What We Can Learn From King David
My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.(James 5:19–20) King David sins. In 2 Samuel 11, God records an egregious account from … Continue reading When Fallen Christian Leaders Are Confronted: What We Can Learn From King David
God, Make Me Willing
When I was a young girl, I used to be scared there was a monster under my bed. I didn’t want my hand or foot hanging over the side where it could grab me, and if I had to get up in the middle of the night for any reason, I would try to leap … Continue reading God, Make Me Willing
Except In The Case Of Rape: Rethinking Pro-life Exceptions
Many people who consider themselves pro-life concerning abortion will make an exception in the case of rape. We are told, and many are convinced, one must make this exception to be a caring person. Rape is horrible violence against women. Rapists should be punished and the victim protected and helped, but when a child is … Continue reading Except In The Case Of Rape: Rethinking Pro-life Exceptions
Is It A Sin To Be Overweight?
Nowhere in the Bible does God address a person's body size as sinful or holy. Nowhere. There isn't a single verse dealing with BMI (Body Mass Index), thigh gap, pant size, or numbers on a scale. "Whoa!" you may say. "What about the verses on gluttony?" The idea of gluttony is never used in the … Continue reading Is It A Sin To Be Overweight?
Jesus Came At Christmas With An Easter Purpose
The Christmas holiday is full of fun family traditions: putting up the Christmas tree, listening to our favorite Christmas music, baking treats for neighbors, and purchasing presents for friends and loved ones. I have a few nativities I set out. The nativities are my favorite Christmas decorations because they represent the true meaning of Christmas. … Continue reading Jesus Came At Christmas With An Easter Purpose
