Sexual Abuse, Scripture, Trauma Therapy, and the SBC.

I am a parent of a sexual abuse survivor. I’m also an SBC pastor. I can’t really say more because after years the case is going to trial in the days ahead. Our kiddo is an “on her own” adult now. We’ve been through a lot over the years. I have thoughts in light of … Continue reading Sexual Abuse, Scripture, Trauma Therapy, and the SBC.

What is Gender?

We are having a national debate over gender. What is a woman? What is a man? Even the existence of this argument at every level of public education and civil government demonstrates confusion unprecedented in our national history. But, it’s not only an American argument, it’s a global discussion. Why is this problematic theologically? Genesis … Continue reading What is Gender?

A Global Lament

Isolation. Never alone but always alone. Fear. Anger. Full vent online. Zoom. Bored. Depression. Anxiety. So much death. Canceled. Politics. Mixed messages. Lies. Truth. Everyone makes up their own “truth.” Fragility. Stupidity. Racism. Abuse. Hunger. Schism. Global Disaster. Eyes only faces. Grief. Tears. Make it stop. “But this I call to mind and therefore I … Continue reading A Global Lament