Matthew 18:15-17

​Recently, I was invited to come on the Bad Christian Podcast to talk about my article, 5 Signs Your Church Might be Heading Toward Progressive Christianity. As progressive-leaning Christians, the guys did not agree with my article but invited me on the show to discuss my views anyway. Even though...…

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If they still … Continue reading “Adultery and Church Discipline”…

I’m in the middle of an argument with a friend of mine. It has to do with the role of the arts in evangelism, so it is a pretty impassioned disagreement. But I’m not experiencing any gr……

Churches face conflict. Boards and pastors must deal with conflict. In this post I suggest 5 reasons why your church needs a conflict resolution policy.…

Adolescence is a transformative period. It is the emergence of individual identity and the exploration of boundaries. It is also the manifestation of a teenager’s desire for independence. This developmental phase has its upsides, but it can sometimes manifest as a rebellion among teenagers. For parents, this can be a daunting and perplexing time. The …

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Did you hear the one about the guy who received forgiveness, and then lost it? Some of Jesus’ stories don’t sit well with how we understand the gospel. I often hear salvation offered as a free gift: admit you’re a sinner, ask for forgiveness, and receive the gift of eternal...…

A Christian brother comes over one night. He crumples onto your couch tears overflowing. Through his heaving sobs, you learn his wife has left him and is having sex with another man. The hollow and desperate look in his eyes tears at your heart. What can you do? I will start with the negative first. These dangerous responses … Continue reading “Some ways to help a faithful spouse”…

A Christian brother comes over one night. He crumples onto your couch tears overflowing. Through his heaving sobs, you learn his wife has left him and is having sex with another man. The hollow and desperate look in his eyes tears at your heart. What can you do? I will start with the negative first. These dangerous responses … Continue reading “Helping The Broken-Hearted Betrayed Spouse”…

I think what’s central to this issue is that a book is by nature something placed in the public sphere, and is no longer a private matter.…