Regeneration Ministries
Becoming Whole
Sin and shame impact us all, and for some of us their weight can be particularly heavy. We try to break free but fail. When Lent rolls around, it can feel too somber to be of any real help. But it is actually leading us toward the cure. I remember years of my life marked …
Lent is a great season to practice fasting, and fasting is a great weapon against lust. What’s the connection? And does it really help? Adam and Eve ate from the tree that God had forbidden because the serpent convinced them it would give them what they wanted. Since then, all of us have grasped to …
After indulging in sin, I can find it hard to face God. You can probably relate. But I find that our tendency to avoid Him actually permeates a lot of life for more of us than we’d like to admit. God desires something better for us, and Lent invites us into it. But the way …
I know people can take this too far, but I believe it is crucial to remember that we have an enemy. Here’s why. In our western, scientistic culture, we may not think much about the possibility of evil spirits in our day-to-day lives. Jesus knew better. He spoke about demons and even spoke directly to …
If you struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors, your imagination has played a role in keeping you trapped. But did you know it can also help set you free? God has given us our imaginations as powerful tools, and they can be used either for good or for evil. If you’re wrestling with habitual unwanted behaviors, …
Some Christians with same-sex attractions are comfortable referring to themselves as “gay Christians.” Others are vehemently opposed to it. Here’s why this conversation matters. “I hope you’re not one of those guys who will tell me not to refer to myself as a ‘gay Christian,’” Charlie said when we first sat down in my office. …
