Jesus said, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 (NLT) According to a recent Gallup poll, the percentage of US adults who self-identify as “something other than heterosexual has increased to a new high of 7.1%—double the percentage from 2012, when … Read more
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” — Matthew 7:12 NIV THE GOLDEN RULE “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is a life principle taken from Jesus’ teachings. Most people modernize the statement by saying, … Read more
“You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. … My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. … Your eyes saw my unformed body.” — Psalm 139:13, 139:15-16 NIV Transgender athlete Lia Thomas gained global attention in December 2021 by shattering collegiate women’s swimming team records. … Read more
Dear Friend, It is to be expected that measurable relief and restoration can result from the hard work of personal restoration. Some individuals seeking to leave the transgender lifestyle experience a total cessation of any further tendencies to “boot up” the same icons that once were such an important part of their daily feel-good maintenance—or … Read more
As you follow through on each decision, God provides the strength to make the next one. Success breeds success. And what success are you seeking? You’re trying, and learning, to be governed by your convictions instead of your feelings. That is the ultimate goal of maintaining sexual integrity. All of us are created to demonstrate … Read more
Webster’s 1828 dictionary contained a simple definition of gender: “a sex, male or female.” In 2020, Dictionary.com provides this definition for gender: “either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated by social and cultural roles and behavior.” The modern definition starts out in a straightforward manner, much like Webster’s 1828 version. … Read more
The successful legalization of gay marriage has created a chasm between culture and people of faith who stood on God’s Word as the foundation and truth of the intended sexual relationship and marriage of man and woman. As the adage goes, if you tell a lie long enough, it becomes truth. That is where culture … Read more
When a Husband Thinks He’s a She What do you say to a woman who shares the painful secret that her husband thinks he is a woman? In a world where right is wrong and wrong is right, families and the church are confronted with a variety of issues that often are not as black … Read more
If you feel heaviness, pressure, aching, and/or burning in your chest, you’d better get to the doctor, because you could have coronary artery disease, which can be deadly. If the disease is advanced, bypass surgery could be required. That surgery will unblock clogged arteries, allowing blood to flow freely again. Perhaps you don’t need a … Read more
Ask someone for a list of favorite romantic stories and Gone with the Wind may be near the top. Ever since Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh immortalized Margaret Mitchell’s epic tale, millions of moviegoers have wondered how Scarlett O’Hara could have resisted Rhett Butler’s charm so long, then trampled on his heart so cruelly. And … Read more