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3 Ways to Confront Pornography

Porn is the monster that looms over us, and we pretend it’s not there. It  seems to out of control and too impossible to contain, much less eradicate because it has become mainstream. It is one click away. It erodes childhoods, destroys marriages, and warps perspectives. It robs us of intimacy, trust, and peace. It…

Do You Still Love Me?

Last week there was something in the air It felt like I was having to discipline the kids more than usual. I was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by it. It seemed like every ten minutes the kids were fighting or being disrespectful. All of my best efforts were proving useless. You know those…

Bono, Karma, and Grace

I am thankful that God’s grace outreaches my ability to completely mess things up. I lived the first couple of decades of my marriage trying to please God, and earn acceptance so I felt worthy. Instead of living under grace and assurance, immersed in the knowledge that I am loved regardless of my performance, I…

God’s in Control of the Surprises

I was sitting in church today, thinking about the amazing things God has done for me. And as I celebrated His Resurrection  I thanked God for never, ever changing. He is my anchor, the steadiest thing I have in my life. When everything else is total chaos, He is my firm foundation. He has brought me…