I’m Not Sure I Can Go Back To Church This is a typical response when talking with someone who has left the church. Perhaps they were ostracized because of something they did or how they looked. The church may have fired a pastor they liked, or the church split over some insignificant issue. Sometimes, the reasons are more profound and stem from a grudge against God. For example, when a family member dies unexpectedly or tragically, they may vow never... Read more
Emotional Wounds I don’t sing when I’m hurt. When wounded, I lose my melody. My tendency is to hang my harp in the willows, like the captive Israelites, when I’m held captive by heartache. That’s when I know I need recovery from emotional wounds. Do you find that to be true in your lowest moments? Many people do. I was in a situation I’d never been in before a few years ago. After several years of successful ministry as pastor... Read more
Forgetfulness or Forgiveness? How can I forgive if I can’t forget? I remember where I was. You probably do, too. None of us who lived through the horror of that day will ever forget. The fear spawned by the attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York City was some of the most intense of my lifetime. Most of us remember how we cringed for weeks every time we heard planes overhead, especially in a mall or stadium. September... Read more
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