Pastoral Care & Counseling | Salvation The Difference Between Shame and Guilt June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre accurately describes shame as “a hemorrhage of the soul,” that is, a painful, unexpected, and disorienting experience….
Abuse | Pastoral Care & Counseling An Open Letter to Survivors of Abuse September 28, 2022June 15, 2026 Dear Survivors of Abuse, News of abuse can stir up echoes of past wounds, drawing painful memories to the forefront…
God | Ministry & Leadership | Pastoral Care & Counseling Grace Motivates and Other Things I Wish I’d Known… November 14, 2021September 30, 2022 About Leadership Grace is not the opposite of strong leadership, but the heart of it. This is important for leadership…
Abuse | Family | Ministry & Leadership | Pastoral Care & Counseling After Domestic Violence, Why Should a Christian Wife Call the Police, Not a Pastor, First? July 18, 2015May 7, 2021 This article originally appeared in Christianity Today (Jan/Feb 2015). Following an act of violent abuse, a Christian wife should first…
Bible | Ministry & Leadership | Pastoral Care & Counseling God, Grace, and Suffering June 19, 2014June 19, 2014 I had the privilege of teaching for the Key Life radio broadcast. The series is “God, Grace, and Suffering” and we…
Abuse | Ethics, Society, & Culture | Family | Pastoral Care & Counseling Are You Prepared to Minister to Those Suffering Domestic Violence? April 5, 2014May 7, 2021 Domestic violence is extremely prevalent and damaging, but frequently hidden. Intimate partner violence is pervasive in U.S. society. One in…
Abuse | Ethics, Society, & Culture | Pastoral Care & Counseling The Importance of Being Believed for Sexual Abuse Victims May 25, 2013May 7, 2021 Social psychology research on attitudes toward sexual assault has demonstrated that individuals in our society hold many prejudices about and…
Abuse | Ministry & Leadership | Pastoral Care & Counseling | Reading Recommendations Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 5, 2013May 7, 2021 Books and articles on protecting children, training them, and caring for abused children. The month of April has been designated…
Abuse | Ethics, Society, & Culture | Family | Pastoral Care & Counseling 5 Ways You Can Teach Your Children About Their Sexual Development April 2, 2013June 15, 2026 This post is by my wife, Lindsey. As a parent, modeling respectful behaviors and boundaries and sharing age-appropriate information can…
