Hey Dr. Lawyer, I know it’s short notice but could you put together a short presentation on what the Bible says about swearing, why certain words are bad (crap vs. shit, damn vs. darn), and what some techniques are that I could use to reduce my swearing. Thanks, Robert Hi Robert, Before we talk […]
Live in Love — For the Pre-Married
Dr. Pastor Lawyer, I have been wrestling in my and my fiance’s interactions. It seems like there is so much gray area. I want to be affectionate, not cold, but not ruin our marriage by sinning now. It’s also challenging for me because I know a bunch of rules isn’t the answer. Do you have any […]
Spinners No Longer
In the world, people often get what they want by demanding, begging, cajoling, manipulating, and coercing everyone around them. The way to win is to knock everyone else off the top of the mountain and become the “King of the Hill.” One of the more subtle ways we do this is by what has become known […]
Liturgical Worship
Many worship services in modern churches tend to be informal. The model is often that of a concert or entertainment event, with a very “come as you are” attitude toward visitors. Consequently, when someone joins one of our churches Sunday morning for worship, often the most obvious difference in our worship approach (which is evident […]
He Who Doubts
But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin (Rom. 14:23). The context of this passage is talking about eating meat offered to idols (14:1-22). And Paul’s overall point is that there is nothing wrong with eating meat that has […]
He Is With Us!
Psalm 46 Devotional by Lisa Leidenfrost God is our refuge and strength. He is our protection from the storm but also our strength to go through it. He is both at the same time. A very present help in trouble. I love this. He is right down there with us even in the darkest night. […]
All The Way Down
Hi again, Cindy, You have quite a story so far. I’m not sure why your other counselor was entertained by it. It appears to be full of tragedy and pain, with none or very little godly success. I would be interested in hearing the story about how you came to believe you are a Christian […]
Believe What Is True
by Lisa Leidenfrost “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6, 7 Anxiety can be a common reaction and that is why […]
Let Grace Draw You
This morning a young gent asked my how he can stop being worried about doing the wrong thing when he goes about his life. When I asked him to clarify what he was talking about, he told me that he doesn’t have trouble trusting God for the things in his life that he can’t control, […]