Helping People Live Effective Lives
Legalism is a complicated subject. It stirs emotive responses from many Christians. If you’re in it, it’s hard to get out. If you did come out of it, it’s easy to overreact and go to some dangerous …
[Read more...] about Legalism Is a Fear-Based Culture that Leads to a Complex Life
The most significant test to examine your maturity is how you responded when you did not get what you wanted, especially if what you hoped for was a good thing. Responding with humility to …
[Read more...] about How to Assess Yourself to See If You Are Mature
A few years ago I was speaking with a friend who had a troubled conscience. She did not tell me that she had a troubled conscience, but after spending time with her, it became apparent that she had a …
[Read more...] about Can You Be Quiet? – Ten Keys to Noise Reduction
There is a temptation with all of us to keep certain things hidden from others. Our high sense of shame and self-awareness tempts us from the purpose of the gospel, which is transformation in a …
[Read more...] about Secret-Keeping Destroys Lives and Relationships
We will never forget the tragedy of 9/11. I shudder to think how any person could be so twisted that they would fly a plane into a building and kill 3000 innocent lives. It takes misplaced faith, and …
[Read more...] about 9/11: A Study In Misplaced Faith and a Hardened Conscience
Biblical shame is genuine. It was one of the first things that happened to Adam after he sinned against the Lord. His response to shame was to grab a few fig leaves, which began a cover-up process …
[Read more...] about Shame: I Don’t Want Anyone to Know What’s Happening
