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The Ethics of Jesus Stand Against Abuse

Glass shards scatter as he wrenches the kitchen cabinet from the wall and throws it across the room. Then he lurches across the floor and yanks on the refrigerator, toppling it. She tries to disappear into the corner, covering her head with her arms. This…

Welcome to Wholehearted. Here’s what it’s about: helping churches make disciples who are mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.

My church stared at me when I said “sex” from the pulpit. It’s a word pastors should use more when…

Facebook Live Video: How Pastors Can Recognize and Respond to Abuse

I did a video on Facebook to help church leaders realize when they are hearing an abuse disclosure, whether it comes from a minor victim, an adult victim, a bystander, or the actual abuser. Then I talk about how…

The Mothering Love of God

The Bible has descriptive language of God as a father; it also has beautiful metaphors for God as a mother. Today on Mother’s Day, I hope you can experience the mothering love of God: birthing you into new spiritual life, protecting you, guiding you, caring for you with compassion.

Quotes on Christians and Emotions from Matthew Elliott

One problem in the American evangelical church is the denigration of emotion in the Christian experience. This leads to emotional unhealthiness in Christians.

Mary’s grief: A sword will pierce your heart

Mary knew grief. In the Temple, when she and Joseph presented Jesus, Simeon and Anna greeted them. Both of these wise, faithful servants had been waiting for the Messiah, and they knew Jesus was the one. Simeon clasped Jesus in his arms and said,

Is My Depression My Fault Because I Don’t Read the Bible Enough?

I had this conversation with a friend who has been dealing with depression. She was exploring why she was feeling guilty (which is actually a depression symptom itself) and realized the culture she grew up in made her…

Enough is Enough: Gary Thomas on Abuse and Divorce

“God hates divorce, right? This is monstrous and vile. This woman needs to be protected from such grotesque abuse, and if divorce is the only weapon to protect her, then the church should thank God such a weapon exists.” Christian author Gary…