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Jesus taught the disciples the importance of humility and selflessness: the importance of treating everyone, no matter how undeserving as if they were Christ himself. But this was so contrary to their culture and religious traditions, that the disciples were having a hard time understanding this. So, Jesus used some very strong language to ram the point home! Without doubt, this is very strong language. This issue must be of supreme importance in the kingdom of God. And indeed, it is. If the first law of Christ’s kingdom is love, then to cause another to stumble, no matter how unworthy they may be, is to betray the most central principle of Christ’s rule.…

Jesus taught the disciples the importance of humility and selflessness: the importance of treating everyone, no matter how undeserving as if they were Christ himself. But this was so contrary to their culture and religious traditions, that the disciples were having a hard time understanding this. So, Jesus used some very strong language to ram the point home! Without doubt, this is very strong language. This issue must be of supreme importance in the kingdom of God. And indeed, it is. If the first law of Christ’s kingdom is love, then to cause another to stumble, no matter how unworthy they may be, is to betray the most central principle of Christ’s rule.…

If we send our kids to be educated in Caesar's schools, we shouldn't be surprised if our kids come home as Romans.…

Priests form bands of robbers, waiting in ambush for their victims. They murder travelers along the road to Shechem and practice every kind of sin. -Hosea 6:9, NLT While writing this blog and receiving email, I have come across more than one scenario involving a married pastor having sex with his (or her) congregant. Then … Continue reading “When A Pastor Preys!”…

“And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.” -Mark 9:42, KJV Spiritual abuse is all too common in Christian circles regarding situations involving infidelity. And it breaks my heart as … Continue reading “Pastors, Let’s NOT spiritually abuse faithful spouses!”…

Even some Christians have bought into this silly drivel. We have become so convinced that God does a happy dance every time He sees us (no matter what we’ve been up to) that it is no longer okay t……

Even some Christians have bought into this silly drivel. We have become so convinced that God does a happy dance every time He sees us (no matter what we’ve been up to) that it is no longer okay t……

Last week, the parent of an adult child filed a lawsuit in New York State. This parent is asking the courts to overthrow the state’s ban on incestuous marriages. Their attorney argues that because this couple is for whatever reason “incapable of producing a child” the state of New York ought to bless their union with all the legal protections and benefits marriage affords.…

I watched the video. Mostly because it felt false to write about something I hadn’t actually seen. When it was over it occurred to me that I will never get that three minutes of my life back.…

Last week, the parent of an adult child filed a lawsuit in New York State. This parent is asking the courts to overthrow the state’s ban on incestuous marriages. Their attorney argues that because this couple is for whatever reason “incapable of producing a child” the state of New York ought to bless their union with all the legal protections and benefits marriage affords.…