A Two Thousand Year-Old Recipe for a Credible Faith

A Two Thousand Year-Old Recipe for a Credible Faith

Introduction In Matthew 15:1–20, Jesus confronts the Pharisees over the ritual of handwashing, revealing a deeper conflict between external religiosity and inner moral transformation. The Pharisees’ concern for purity, while originating in reverence, had become...
Making an Apology and Amends

Making an Apology and Amends

Apologies Must be Sincere We all hurt others at some point—often from an early age. Many of us learned the childhood ritual: a child hits another, an adult intervenes, and the offender is told, “Now tell her you’re sorry.” The words come out forced, sharp, and hollow:...
How a Spouse and Family Can Support a Recovering Alcoholic

How a Spouse and Family Can Support a Recovering Alcoholic

Supporting Your Spouse Through Recovery: A Guide for Families Affected by Alcoholism When I work with alcoholics, I know that their problem affects a wide circle: spouses, children, friends, and co-workers. No one is more affected, wounded, and triggered by an...
A Wee Little Man Made a Big List–Step Eight

A Wee Little Man Made a Big List–Step Eight

Zacchaeus, a tax collector, lived in Jericho a little over two thousand years ago. Zacchaeus collected taxes for the Romans.  Whatever taxes Zacchaeus collected above what the Jewish people owed the Romans, he could keep for himself. The people had no choice but to...
Love Your Enemies

Love Your Enemies

Many years ago, publisher Justice Rain faced an uncomfortable situation that every businessperson knows well—an angry customer demanding a refund he believed was unjustified. The customer was rude and arrogant, stirring up Justice’s anger and destroying any...
Good Communication Creates Intimacy

Good Communication Creates Intimacy

💃 What Kind of Dance Are You Doing with Your Partner? After nearly 200 marital and pre-marital counseling sessions, I’ve noticed a few common problems that plague relationships. One of the biggest? How couples communicate — or don’t communicate. 💬 When Love Exists but...