The Dangerous Pit of Uniqueness
“You’re one in a million. Which of course means there are over 6,000 people just like you”. I haven’t a clue the source of that quote (nor the ones that are similar), but I love how it puts us in… Continue Reading
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One Way The Prosperity Gospel is Dangerous
Today in our series on Tough Questions we asked “Is the prosperity gospel dangerous?” Here is one way that it is dangerous: it messes up our view of pain and suffering. — If you are not familiar with the prosperity… Continue Reading
10 Books that Shaped My Theology of Suffering
In Torn to Heal I encourage readers to develop a robust theology of suffering and to not be surprised to have to use it. This language comes from Peter’s exhortation in 1 Peter 4. As I’ve sought to obey Peter’s… Continue Reading
Painful Loss and Urgent Need for a Dear Brother & Sister in Christ
My friend Brian and his wife Kassie are hurting right now. A few days ago Kassie wrote in response to John 5: We’ve had some dark days lately. Honestly, sometimes we just don’t even know if a pool of healing… Continue Reading