Set Apart to Set an Example In the last lesson we established that God has called us to use our words for the purpose of edifying others. Today, we’ll look at some passages of Scripture that encourage us to leave gossip and cling to gracious and uplifting words. This encouragement comes from understanding our trueContinue reading “Taming the Tea: Part IV”
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Taming the Tea: Part III
Godly Speech Today, I want to spend some time focusing on what the Bible says our speech should look like as Christ followers. While it’s important to understand what we’re not supposed to do (gossip!) it’s equally important to know what we are supposed to do! So grab your Bibles and let’s check out whatContinue reading “Taming the Tea: Part III”
Taming the Tea: Part II
Why Do We Gossip? Yesterday we looked at the power of our words, why gossip is detestable to God, and the effects of gossip on our relationships. Today we turn our attention to the why of gossip. I briefly mentioned in the first lesson that women are attracted to gossip because we are relationally centered.Continue reading “Taming the Tea: Part II”
Taming the Tea: Part 1
Lesson #1: What’s the big deal about gossip? If you ask the average American whether or not they’re a good person, most would say yes. They would say they’re good because they try to be kind to others. Or, because they’ve never robbed a bank or murdered anyone. All good things, of course! However, doContinue reading “Taming the Tea: Part 1”
Biblical Blessing
The prosperity gospel has become quite popular in American Evangelical Christian culture. One doesn’t have to look far on social media or in book stores to see what I’m talking about. Sermons, quotes, and books that promise health, wealth, and beauty for followers of Jesus make for a good sale. It also kinda makes meContinue reading “Biblical Blessing”
Early Recovery Tips
A week ago I had the privilege to speak on the topic of addiction at a training for ministers. Because addiction and recovery have been a large part of my career as a counselor I was happy to share my knowledge and experience with those in attendance. I packed a lot into my 30 minuteContinue reading “Early Recovery Tips”
Continuous Deliverance
*This article first appeared in the July issue of Faith on Every Corner Magazine. A few months ago my 15-year-old daughter made a bracelet of her favorite Bible verse at a youth group event. With beaded letters she spelled out “Gal two twenty” (representing Galatians 2:20). Wanting to be cool like her, I insisted weContinue reading “Continuous Deliverance”
That You May Know
I don’t intend for this post to be long or elaborate, but only for it to speak truth and ignite an unwavering hope in the depths of your soul. Under normal circumstances I would say that’s a tall order- but considering the content is straight from the word of God, I feel confident in thisContinue reading “That You May Know”
Wings and Worry
For the last 10 days or so, my family and I have had the privilege of watching a family of house wrens in our backyard. Initially, we were very pleased when two adult birds took up residency in the birdhouse our son made. But then! One day we heard a faint chirping from within theContinue reading “Wings and Worry”
Apologetic: No Other God (Part IV)
Identity and Purpose. Identity has been a bit of a buzzword these days, but I think that makes this point all the more important! In a world in which individuals seek their identity in wealth, status, race, and sexuality, the Christian faith uniquely offers an identity that is rooted in the person and work ofContinue reading “Apologetic: No Other God (Part IV)”
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