adminOne effective way Satan gains power over us and our loved ones is through minimizing sin. He takes advantage of our human tendency to justify our thoughts, behaviors, and actions. I don’t want to think of myself as a sinner, and Satan is eager to reinforce these thoughts in my head: “I’m a good person,” … Read more
When you think of a cross, you may envision a gold necklace or a white fixture atop a church steeple. But when first-century Jews heard the word, they saw a torture device their Roman oppressors invented to execute criminals in the most excruciating way possible. So, the crowd who followed Jesus must have been shocked … Read more
In my journey toward healing, I often played a game of tug-of-war with God. I told Him I was handing the situation with my gender-confused dad over to Him, but I kept pulling it back toward me—trying one more solution on my own. I lived a long time under the “no one else” mentality: “If … Read more
God calls us to a sacrificial love. Jesus told the Twelve, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13 ESV). Jesus loved us so much that he endured an excruciating death to purchase our redemption, but he never compromised on what he knew to be … Read more
“Loneliness rate edges up to 20%, highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic,” an October 2024 Gallup poll reported. That means one in five people battle this affliction. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one because they decided to pursue an LGBT lifestyle, you are one of those sufferers. You may agree with … Read more
When God decided to reveal Himself to us, He didn’t come in a fiery chariot, leading a vast angelic army. Neither did He come as a towering giant, crushing the insignificant with every step. No, he chose one of the most helpless beings in all creation: a human baby. Why? The theological answer is Jesus … Read more
How can the church disciple the hurting LGBT person? This is a question I’m asked frequently. We would like the answer to be an easy 1-2-3 response, but in reality, discipleship is a difficult path. One of the foundational places to begin is knowing as a church we are clear on LGBT topics affecting the … Read more
The collision between the church, countless families, and their loved ones in the LGBT community continues to demonstrate the powerful impact, especially on Christian businesses, of the US Supreme Court’s re-definition of marriage to include same-sex unions. Christians who deny the legitimacy of or fail to affirm the homosexual lifestyle are routinely denounced as homophobic, … Read more
I’ve wrestled with gender identity for about twenty-five years, yet through it all, I’ve seen God’s faithfulness and love. Born into a family that loved the Lord, I put my faith in Jesus at age five. My adoption into His family and the Holy Spirit’s presence have provided protection and a tether to hold on … Read more
Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? 2 Corinthians 11:28–29 When have you used the phrase “besides everything else” in a conversation about an additional task or responsibility placed on your shoulders? In Paul’s second letter to the … Read more