My Five Wishes for Christian Teachings on Sex and Marriage

Since I frequently write about adultery, divorce, and abuse, I also follow a number of Christian writers who focus on these topics. Most of the time, I find great compassion and a desire to help the church better understand the plight of those of us who have experienced this type of victimization. I have used […]

Pastors and Moral Failures: A Follow Up

The Church seems to look at the outward charismatic nature, the incredible gift of speaking—and overlook the moral character of some men.

Moral Failures and the Pastor

Many churches seem to welcome charismatic leaders who have moral faults.

On Divorce and Jen Hatmaker

I don’t know where you stand on Jen Hatmaker’s theology, but I do know she needs us as Christian brothers and sisters right now.

Divorced…To God’s Glory

My divorce was not the end of my life. Instead, God has used it for His glory!

Covid-19: Faith Over Fear

While this is definitely a time of uncertainty and change, I am firmly convinced my God is still in control.

When to Walk Away

Toxic people. Sadly, they are everywhere and we must interact with them.

Lord, Do a Mighty Work

None of us likes the pain and trials of this world. We don’t rejoice when life gets hard, when we are struck with illness or the loss of a loved one. We don’t look forward to these painful circumstances that are part of the human experience.

God-Sized Dreams

Now I sit here, facing my crisis of belief. Will I step out in faith? Will I trust Him to do what only He can do? Will I believe He will provide?

On the Church and Divorce: Thoughts About Paige Patterson and the SBC

The last few weeks, a firestorm of controversy has erupted in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Allegations against Paige Patterson, now president emeritus at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, have been made public, allegations that include his stance that women should stay with their abusive husbands and his mishandling of a rape on a seminary campus […]