Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1) Whoever first said, “Life is hard … and then you die” must have been a perfectionist (or a pessimist, or both). Yes, life can be exceedingly difficult, but—as a former(ish) perfectionist, and after decades of counseling perfectionists—I can attest that perfectionism is almost assuredly the hardest way of life. To put it another way, perfectionism is Continue Reading
Joy In The Midst Of Suffering (Testimony)
[ Counseling Testimony ] This year found many of us wondering what the Lord was doing in the world. Each of us were forced to reflect, examine, and question in ways we hadn’t imagined. On a personal level, the pandemic was the least of my worries as I watched the landscape of my life crumble. My struggling marriage deteriorated. I’d become an empty nester having poured myself into raising six children and my job came to a complete stop as many experienced. Little did I know that the Continue Reading
Not That Kind of Socialist
YEAH, BUT … I’M NOT THAT KIND OF SOCIALIST Inevitably there are those socialist proponents who declare that their brand of socialism is not like the others. While trying to distance themselves from past Marxist attempts, they claim to be a kinder, gentler sort of socialist. They say things like: “No, we don’t believe in that kind of Marxism. We’re just trying to give everyone a better life in a society where everything will be more fair, equal, and just.” “Our socialism has a small Continue Reading
Our Greatest Danger
What is the greatest threat we face today? In other words, what potentially produces the most trouble and torment—and even death—both now and in eternity? Whatever it is, shouldn’t it already be firmly at the top of everyone’s list of concerns? Should we not be fully aware of what it is, and highly motivated and fully equipped to deal with whatever is of utmost danger to all of us? Also, when it comes to those who want to love—especially those who claim to care the most—should they not Continue Reading