Church Abuse - Gentle Reformation

Philemon and the Opposite of Abusive Leadership

July 25, 2023

There is much talk in the church today about oppressive leadership and spiritual abuse, and for good reason! But we may be lacking a positive articulation of what we should be looking for in our spiritual leaders. The book of Philemon is a start.

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How to Spot a Wolf

June 12, 2022

Wolves justify themselves by their powerful ministries, but the Shepherd judges them based on God’s moral precepts. And he finds them lacking.

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5 Considerations of an Action

May 24, 2022

The evangelical world was shaken this week. A massive independent investigation into abuse was released about the largest evangelical denomination in the West. Our brothers and sisters in Christ are reeling from the revelations, and those of us on the outside are left standing by; waiting, praying.

Writing

Literary Efforts to Magnify the Word

April 15, 2021

...writing is rewriting. Christian writers recognize that the Bible is the only perfect book ever written. Our writing is imperfect, worthy of critique and yet hopefully helpful to readers in showings something of the truth, beauty, and goodness of our Savior.

Church Abuse

A Parable from the Dead

January 01, 2021

In death, Ravi Zacharias bears his deserved shame and what that means only the Judge of all the earth knows, and he will do right. But let every church and congregation take heed unless He who holds the seven stars in his hand should remove the lampstand from its place.

Christianity Today

Browse Worthy: Abuse in the Church

February 08, 2018

The Apostle Peter said, "For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do