In Control of the People Poll: Ceasing People Pleasing

If we're honest with ourselves, many of us take imaginary polls of those around us. What do you think of me? Are you happy or mad with me? Why? Do you laugh at my jokes? Call me names? Do you …

Bad Advice From Well-Meaning Christians: Part 2 – Forgive Yourself

We all need help. If we are humble enough, we will ask for it.  Who we turn to for advice is important since following their advice may lead us on a rewarding path. But it also may lead us on …

Bad Advice From Well-Meaning Christians: Part 1 – Love Yourself

We’ve all heard someone say, “If I had a dollar for every time someone said ____________, I’d be rich!”  Maybe we’ve said it ourselves.  Honestly, this is how I feel every time I hear a Christian give advice that sounds …

The Prodigal Son – An Alternate Ending

What would have happened had the prodigal son refused his father's forgiveness?

How to Hate the Sin We Love

Sin is fun.  It is is exciting and may even be exhilarating.  Sin promises happiness, escape, and pleasure, and its promises are even true!  Well, just for a little while.  If sin was boring or didn’t offer any “rewards”, no …

The Black & White Thinking Christian

Here’s Part 8 of the Black & White Thinking (BWT) Series.  I would encourage you, at minimum, to read BWT Intro, BWT Thinking (OT & NT Thinkers), BWT through a Biblical Lens, and Grace & the BWT before reading this blog.  Part …

Black & White Thinking in Depression

The following blog is Part 5 in the Black & White Thinking Series.  Click on the links for Part 1 (Introduction), Part 1b (Introduction), Part 2 (Biblical Lens), Part 3 (Grace), and Part 4 (Mental Illness?). According to the Mayo Clinic, …