Isaiah tells us that if we “quit blaming victims,” God will bring blessings (58:9-12). What does not blaming victims look like in real life? 1) Recognize that one, if not both, parties are victims of sin, held captive by the…
Caring for the Bystanders in a Scandal
It’s funny how things happen. This morning, my sister said, “I read the most interesting thing in Isaiah this morning!” And she proceeded to read to me the exact passage I was reading last Wednesday morning: If you get rid…
Should We Talk About Leaders in Sin?
I read a fascinating passage in Isaiah this morning: If you get rid of unfair practices, quit blaming victims, quit gossiping about other people’s sins… Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness, your shadowed lives will be bathed…
Obsessing over Holy Things vs. Jesus
I was thinking yesterday about how various people and organizations tend to set up one or more Christian practices, commands, or gifts as extremely important. Some choose Biblical knowledge, fasting, healing the sick, evangelism, feeding or helping the poor, missionary…
Thoughts on Restoring Fallen Leaders
With the multiple reports of fallen leaders in the last few months, my heart breaks. I’ve seen first-hand the devastation that abusive leadership can cause. My heart goes out to the families, to the victims, to the innocents who are…