A very helpful article about abuse in relationships by Becky Castle Miller. The exercise of power in an abusive way is the complete opposite of being a disciple of Jesus. Some quotes: Sometimes women are being abused and don’t realize it, because their male partners are not ripping down cabinets and leaving bruises. It’s important …

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One thing that drives me crazy are sermons that contain a whole bunch of ‘do’ statements without grounding the imperatives in the ‘done’ of the Gospel. This article from Michael Kruger on just how closely any mention of moral imperative in Christian teaching and preaching should be accompanied by Gospel presentation tweaks a few of …

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