Pastor Steve Lawson, pastor (well, former pastor now) of Trinity Bible Church in Dallas, Texas was removed from his ministry by the elders of the church last week because of an “inappropriate relationship” with a woman who was not his wife. (Read more about the story here). I’m not...
If your congregation can afford an expensive gift, a trip to somewhere he's always wanted to visit or go back to is a fitting, memorable retirement gift. The sentiment behind a gift is always more important than buying something expensive, though. Put up an artificial tree in the party roo...
“God is doing a new thing through the Spirit” even though the Scriptures clearly said something different. I guess that is the strength of having a scripturallygrounded faith, it keeps me from creatinga faithin my image.
Jojo Rabbithas divided moviegoers and has divided my house. I loved it; Karen (my wife) found it inappropriate. Her complaint, a common one of those who dislike the film, is that making Hitler funny may serve to encourage rather than discourage those who admire his hate-filled legacy. Fo...
One more example: My wife loves the show “Fixer Upper” and we will watch the amazing rehab projects Chip and JoJo perform week after week. You know what I have noticed? While they will spend time fixing the outside the bulk of their energy, expertise and resources are spent totally rem...
So it is with a man who has sex with his neighbor’s wife. None who touch her will escape punishment. People do not despise a thief who is hungry when he steals to satisfy his appetite, but when he is caught, he has to repay it seven times. He must give up all the possessions ...