These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. -Acts 17:11 Many of the biggest problems in the world today could be explained by this one thing: collectively speaking, there is an increasing amount of deception and, therefore, a diminishing belief in the truth. As a result, this is causing an increase in hatred, evil, and division throughout society, as well as Continue Reading
The Deadly Love Tank Fallacy
For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water. - Jeremiah 2:13 Over the past 25 years of serving in a biblical counseling and equipping ministry, I've run into a multitude of harmful and false teachings in the Church, as well as in the realm of counseling. However, I have not come across a more destructive teaching among Christians—particularly when it comes to married couples, Continue Reading
How Do Wolves Become Overseers Of The Sheep?
Recently there was yet another report of a leader of a significant ministry being fired due to sin and mistreating and abusing others. This happens way too often, and it is always tragic. However, what makes this situation even worse is the fact that this heinous behavior was known and warned about. But it was minimized and ultimately ignored. Furthermore, as if things could not get any worse, those who did try to sound the alarm regarding these nefarious deeds were punished for doing so - Continue Reading
Overcorrection Syndrome
When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within, Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.Psalm 73:21-22 [NASB] We can all be in error. We have all been taught things that are wrong. We have all been mistreated, and many of us have been egregiously hurt by false teachings and by people. While some of these problems are certainly worse than others, we all have a need to correct these errors and heal from our wounds. And to do this we need discernment, objectivity, Continue Reading