The Offense That Never Happened
You cannot consistently extend grace to what you misinterpret, because your response to people is always shaped more by your perception than by their…
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“Repentance speaks plainly because repentance stops negotiating with truth.”
“The problem is not that people do not care about forgiveness. The problem is that many of us have inherited definitions that are incomplete, shallow, emotionalized, or shaped more by modern culture than by Scripture.”
That matters because unclear definitions produce unclear obedience. And few things create more destruction in marriages, families, churches, and friendships than spiritual language attached…
Quiet Eyes
Little Johnny stepped into the batter’s box, gripping the bat so tightly his knuckles were white. His helmet was slightly crooked, his socks didn’t…
The One Anothers…
Editorial Note Why do some lists say there are 59 “one another” passages while others contain more? The traditional number 59 refers primarily to…
Become Who You Already Are!
“You have taken off the old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
One of the greatest misunderstandings in church leadership is the belief that shepherding flows only in one direction. We picture the pastor shepherding the…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
There is a dangerous misconception in many churches today. When a leader begins wounding people through harshness, intimidation, control, or pride, we often assume…
When Strong Leadership Becomes Dangerous (Part 1)
“Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”1 Peter 5:3 (BSB)There are few things more heartbreaking than watching…
I’m Responsible
“Each one should carry his own load.”Galatians 6:5 BSB The argument had been going on for several minutes. He had his version. She had…