It happened again last week. Another scandal. Another high profile pastor stepping down from the ministry in disgrace. Another family broken. Another church stunned and bereft. And it's not just the money grubbing televangelists anymore, either. This was one of the theological good guys. Sadly, pastors and Christian leaders - both those in the public eye and those right … [Read more...]
Why Josh Duggar is NORMAL
Picture courtesy of: money.cnn.com "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" There is no exception. The heart, whether male or female, is wicked. God does not rank sin on a hierarchical ladder. Humans do, but God doesn't. James 4:17 clearly states, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins." Based on … [Read more...]
“Who Are You to Judge?”
"Who are you to judge?" "Christians are called to love others and not judge." "The Bible says not to judge!" "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone!" I received this email from someone who read a recent post I wrote about homosexuality: "You are nuts! Who are you to judge?" At least it was short and to the point. (And he might have been right … [Read more...]
5 Misconceptions of a New Christian
As a new Christian, I had many notions that I have realized throughout the years were either completely false or utterly ridiculous. Below are just a few of the major misconceptions that caused a bit of a struggle for me at one time or another. 1. Life (in general) will get easier. Wow! I was totally mistaken regarding this one!!! In many ways, life goes on as usual. … [Read more...]
Jesus Wants You to Be a Hater
Hater. It's a word that gets tossed around a lot these days. If you disagree with someone, you're a hater. If you believe the Bible when it says something is a sin, you're a hater. If you vote pro-life or pro-marriage, you're a hater. Gone are the days when a Christian could stand on her convictions without being accused of hating everyone else who does not hold those … [Read more...]