Unprecedented: How sex offender laws are impacting our Nation
Challenging new book: A must read! I received this book a few days ago, and tell you that it is a book worth reading! The authors, J.B. Haralson & J.R. Cordeiro, speak clearly … Read more
You got to hear this story, part II
So, what is it? Tell me! In an earlier blog, I talked about going to seminary this Fall; finishing something that I started in my twenties. Due to my own immaturity, and lack of wisdom, dropped out and instead, went into a secular program of study. From there, I was “tossed to and fro” in … Read more
You really do have one, you know
What is your Worldview? How do you view & interpret what is going on around you, and through what lens? We all have a worldview, whether we acknowledge it or not. It all starts out with what you consider to be the truth. For some, truth is rather subjective. It depends on the circumstances, and … Read more
Are You Living in a Box?
Are you living in a box? A self-contained sphere, that keeps you from interacting with others, except, maybe on a very superficial basis. You are probably living in a box if: If your interactions with people, tend to be rather shallow. You can still go to church, and be among others; yet, be totally isolated, … Read more
To Men (who are in recovery)
You are a man, who has possibly made some great mistakes and blunders. You may have sexually offended and feel that your life is marred. You feel like you are defined by a label. One that carries stigma and shame. I would like to leave you with two thoughts: How people treat you, should never … Read more
Not Everyone Agrees With Me? What?
I received a nice critique from an MD, regarding a comment I made about homosexuality. I was talking about biblical manhood (as though there really is one today). I made the “silly” mistake of suggesting that it is not part of being a man, from a biblical point of view. I received a disagreement. I … Read more
Strong Hope Is For……
When this blog was set up, it was done so for the primary purpose of address sexual offending & offenders, from a biblical counseling/restoration perspective. Over the past three or more months, the pastoral leadership of Strong Hope, determined that our vision for this blog is too small. While we still have offenders; their families … Read more
You Have Got to Hear This Story!
In 1974, God “called” me to Bible School. I was young, just out of high school. Very immature. Anyway, I enrolled. God paid all of the bills. I loved every minute of it. In 1977, I decided, out of my own foolishness, to transfer out of Bible school, to go to a local university. My … Read more
