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The Heart Of The Matter

In one of his popular hits from the 1980’s as a solo singer after an acrimonious split from his band (The Eagles), singer Don Henley mused about forgiveness being “the heart of the matter” in terms of coming to terms … Continue reading

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Stool Pigeon

For the last couple of days I have felt rather ill on a more or less constant basis, but not being the person who likes to concede to the weakness of the flesh, whatever that weakness may be, I have … Continue reading

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Age Of Consent

Earlier today I was reading about the brouhaha that has happened on the internet when an editorial by a female lawyer in the Washington Post appeared to endorse pedophilia in a case where a middle-aged teacher convicted of having sex … Continue reading

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Book Review: Finding The Good In Grief

Finding The Good In Grief: Rediscover Joy After A Life-Changing Loss, by John F. Baggett [Note: This book was provided by free from Author Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review.] As someone who has lived through a certain … Continue reading

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Let He Who Is Without Sin Cast The First Stone

Today I read the sort of story that gives me a great deal of pause. As a student of biblical law and its comparison with other forms of law, it is helpful to avoid confusing biblical law with an often-compared … Continue reading

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Book Review: Not Quite Healed

Not Quite Healed: 40 Truths For Male Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse, by Cevil Murphey & Gary Roe [Note: This book was provided for free by Kregel Publications in exchange for an honest review.] There are only two reasons to … Continue reading

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Book Review: So Many Reasons Why

So Many Reasons Why, by Missy Johnson [Note: This book was provided for free by Author Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review. Warning: This book is written and intended for an adult audience.] The most painfully and personally … Continue reading

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Book Review: When A Man You Love Was Abused

When A Man You Love Was Abused: A Woman’s Guide To Helping Him Overcome Childhood Sexual Molestation, by Cecil Murphey If you are reading a book like this, then one of two things is probably true: either you or a … Continue reading

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Book Review: Outrageous Courage

Outrageous Courage: What God Can Do With Raw Obedience & Radical Faith, by Kris Vallotton & Jason Vallotton [Note: I received this book for free from Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.] When I got this book, I … Continue reading

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Book Review: Life, In Spite Of Me

Life, In Spite Of Me: Extraordinary Hope After A Fatal Choice, by Kristen Jane Anderson with Tricia Goyer [Note: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group. This did not affect my review in any way.] With … Continue reading

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