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How to Hate the Sin We Love
Sin is fun. It is is exciting and may even be exhilarating. Sin promises happiness, escape, and pleasure, and its promises are even true! Well, just for a little while. If sin was boring or didn’t...
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Insecurity and Black & White Thinkers
in·se·cu·ri·ty ˌinsəˈkyo͝orədē/ noun 1. uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence. “she had a deep sense of insecurity” synonyms: lack of confidence, self- doubt, diffidence,...
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Is it Right or Wrong?
While driving down the highways, perhaps you’ve come across “Christian vandalism” that has sayings like, “Jesus Saves” or “Jesus Loves U” spray painted on the side of a bridge or a wall of rock. I...
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Black & White Thinking in Relationships: Help! I’m Married to a Black & White...
Marriage is both a beautiful picture of the greater marriage between Christ and the Church, and it is a complicated mess because of our sins, differences and other struggles. As most people would...
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Hollywood & Harassment
Allegations of sexual harassment, rape, and molestation are being highlighted in Hollywood these past few weeks. It seems like every day someone is coming out with an allegation against some...
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Self-Control Starts Here…
Watching the news (or scrolling online for news), we continue to see accusations about sexual harassment and impropriety by politicians, news icons, actors, and athletes. I had previously written...
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The Black & White Thinking Leader
Leaders come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. If you can think back through all the leaders you’ve been under, whether in church or in employment, or even instructing you as teachers, you’ll...
View ArticleHelp! I’m a Black & White Thinker and My Marriage is In Trouble!
Help! I’m a Black & White Thinker and my marriage is in trouble! Those who are more severe in their Black & White Thinking often struggle in relationships. They have a significant desire for...
View ArticleFor Christ’s Sake!
“For Christ’s Sake!” This phrase is often said in disgust, anger, or is used almost meaninglessly in discussions. Christ’s name is used, but isn’t really considered because if it were, this phrase...
View ArticleCoping with Christ
I am convinced that we, as Americans, have a coping problem. We don’t cope well with the difficult situations, problems, and feelings we have. We simply don’t want to feel them because they are...
View ArticleHappy Wife = Happy Life??
“Happy wife, happy life.” This is the common wisdom given to husbands, sometimes by other husbands, and sometime by their wives. We’ve said it. Joked about it. And maybe even tried to live by it....
View ArticleThe Prodigal Son – An Alternate Ending
What would have happened had the prodigal son refused his father’s forgiveness? A Lesson in Accepting Forgiveness The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is referred to often in sermons and...
View ArticleGaming Disorder?
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a new diagnosis for the ICD-11 Diagnosis Manual (International Classification of Diseases). he new diagnosis is called “Gaming Disorder.”...
View Article3 Ways to Communicate Better with Your Spouse
Marriage counseling can be one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences in the office. Many couples know they can get better, but they have a hard time resolving conflicts and becoming closer...
View ArticleThe Log & Speck in Marriage
The Hidden Agenda Most people have agendas, many of which are hidden. The most frequent hidden agenda in marriage counseling is a simple two word phrase that we are convinced will make marriage...
View ArticleI’m Just Not Motivated: 6 Categories of Motivation
I have to be honest with you. I really struggle with motivation, so much so I think it will be a struggle for a very long time. I don’t know if it’s the mild depression inside of me or my laziness...
View ArticleFoundations’ Top 10 Posts of 2018
It’s been a pleasure writing this blog the past year. I’ve been encouraged by the growth of the blog as we have doubled the amount of views from 2017. Our views went from 7100 to over 15,000! Or to...
View ArticleCreating a Church Culture of Helping People
Tim Madden is the Pastor of Cornerstone Bible Church in Northeast, PA. Over the past 10 years, I’ve noticed how he encourages his church to get trained in ministry, even if the training is over ten...
View ArticleBad Advice From Well-Meaning Christians: Part 1 – Love Yourself
We’ve all heard someone say, “If I had a dollar for every time someone said ____________, I’d be rich!” Maybe we’ve said it ourselves. Honestly, this is how I feel every time I hear a Christian give...
View ArticleBad Advice From Well-Meaning Christians: Part 2 – Forgive Yourself
We all need help. If we are humble enough, we will ask for it. Who we turn to for advice is important since following their advice may lead us on a rewarding path. But it also may lead us on a...
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