What talking points do you suggest? Wednesday (2:00 PM CST, 3/6/19) I will be a guest on the Chris Fabry show. I will speak as one of the wounded to those finding their way forward after church disappointments. A recent…
After Receiving Church Wounds, Be Motivated To Unpack Forgiveness
I wrote Unpacking Forgiveness after my family was deeply wounded at Harvest Bible Chapel. The thesis of that book is that biblical forgiveness can only truly be unpacked in a gospel-centered way — and biblical forgiveness certainly does not mean cheap…
Quotes: How Does Sanctification Work? by Powlison
I highly recommend David Powlison’s How Does Sanctification Work?, especially to pastors and counselors. How does sanctification work? is one of the more profound books I have read in recent years. In a short amount of space, Powlison provides a nuanced…
Colin Smith: When God Can’t Forgive
If you’re unpacking forgiveness — and we all are in a broken world — then I highly recommend Colin Smith’s sermon, “When God Can’t Forgive.” Colin Smith: When God Can’t Forgive Part 1 Colin Smith: When God Can’t Forgive Part…
How do I forgive someone who refuses to say sorry?
Watch the below video with Dr. Jeremy Pierre. If I ever issue a revised copy of Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds I’m going to pay my own gas money to buy Dr. Pierre lunch so we can…
Forgiveness and the Amish at Nickles Mines: 10 Years Later
Christians horrifically injured by unrepentant offenders should point an onlooking world to the Cross. It has now been over 10 years since Charles Roberts IV murdered five Amish little girls in Nickles Mines, PA, and injured five others, before killing…
Should We Forgive God?
Following my appearance on the national Moody radio program, Up for Debate, hostess Julie Roys asked me to write a guest post for her blog addressing the question, “Should We Forgive God?” Here is how Julie introduced the post: Today,…
Up for Debate: Should Christians Always Forgive?
I will be on the Up for Debate show with Julie Roys at 11:00 AM CST, 8/13/16. Listen here. ***** I’m looking forward to unpacking forgiveness today with Julie Roys and another guest (Remy Diederich). We are going to go…
Unpacking Forgiveness on Moody Radio This Saturday (8/13/16)
I’m looking forward to being on Moody Radio with Julie Roys on the show, Up for Debate.” Here is the program description given: Should Christians Forgive No Matter What? Should Christians forgive someone even if he’s not sorry? Or does…
In the Face of Terrorism, How Do We Avoid Becoming Hard and Bitter?
I wrote a guest post for Grand Rapids Theological Seminary regarding the Christian response to terrorism. ***** The reluctance of Christians to soberly consider the biblical doctrine of God’s wrath leaves us vulnerable to bitterness. It was the picture of an…