Category Archives: Slandered

No public safe zone for disagreeing with gay lifestyle

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

Is it even possible anymore to believe that marriage is meant for male and female without being accused of hate or bigotry? We can trash Tim Tebow for his faith all day long without consequence, but we dare not say anything about Michael Sam’s preference for sex with men. Those who openly flaunt their homosexuality must not be challenged in any way. Continue reading →

Posted in Chick-Fil-A controversy, Church and State, Democracy, Democrats, Duck Dynasty, Equal Rights, False accusation, First Amendment, Football, Gay, Gay Marriage?, Hate speech, Homosexual lifestyle, Homosexuality, Law, Marriage, Morality, Political Correctness, Politics, Progressive?, Same-sex, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, Sexuality, Slandered | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Resolving conflicts among Christians

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

Jesus anticipated fractures in Christian fellowship. We should not be surprised by them but ready to seek reconciliation. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Broken Relationships, Christian Counselor, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Discipline, Elders, False accusation, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Reconciliation, Relationships, Slandered, Small Group leaders, Unity | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Responding to false accusations

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

Helpful advice for those facing false accusations. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Relationships, Conflict, Confrontation, Criticism, Cross of Christ, Death of Christ, Difficult people, Discernment, False accusation, Forgiveness, Slandered, Wisdom | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Are you a social cannibal?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

Some people enjoy bad news about others. They savor bits of gossip and slander. You might want to keep your distance from them. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Complaining, Conflict, Evil in the world, Evil One, Gossip, Slandered, Trouble-makers | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

5 links to see (and a fun video)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

4 thought-provoking articles. Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Despair, Discernment, Discouragement, Drug addiction, Gossip, Human depravity, Human dignity, Sadness, Slandered, Suicide, Unity | Leave a comment

God-centered, Mission-focused purpose for our troubles

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

It’s tempting to think that being a Christian should minimize the challenges and troubles of life. We have God with us! Shouldn’t He protect us from hardships? Shouldn’t life be easier? Continue reading →

Posted in Afraid to die, Anxiety, Assurance, Bitterness, Comfort, Conference, Encouragement, Evil in the world, Faith, Fear, Fear of death, God's control, God's Heart, God's Love, God's power, God's Protection, God's Will, Godly sorrow, Gospel-centered, Grieving, Loss, Pain, Patience, Problem of evil, Seeking God, Slandered, Spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Theodicy, Trials, Walking with God | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

When life hurts

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

When bad things happen to us that we cannot directly control and that prayer will not immediately change, we might find ourselves wrestling through dark nights of the soul concerning how God relates to the hardships of life. Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Christian worldview, Comfort, Crisis, Difficult people, Discipline, Discouragement, Divorce, Dysfunctional, Emotions, Evil in the world, God's control, God's Heart, God's Love, God's Protection, God's Will, Grace, Jealousy, Joseph's story, Pain, Problem of evil, Questioning God, Resurrection, Sadness, Seeking God, Sick, Slandered, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Trials, Wisdom | 1 Comment