In the research I have done over the last decade in my own battles and in preparation to speak, teach, and counsel on this topic, other tidbits have come up that have been impressive to me. I feel like I can certainly speak with confidence when I say that the money makers in the pornography…Continue reading Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part III
Category: Men / Phalanx
Examining the Temptation of Pornography – Part II
A man decides that one of their goals in life is to have a very nice watch. For them, whatever brand, is a measure of success… a $5000 watch. But they can only set aside $100 per month. 50 months… a little over 4 years. That’s a long time to wait for a goal. Now…Continue reading Examining the Temptation of Pornography – Part II
Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part I
The Thief comes to steal, kill and destroy; I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” Jesus Christ. For years I have talked to mostly men, and a few women, about issues connected to the temptations particular to pornography. Since the incidents of women engaging in pornography is apparently on the…Continue reading Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part I
Women’s Roles in Ministry – Part III
So that works as a transition to women in an elder role: The church I am in right now doesn’t have anyone with the title “elder” – but we have a leadership board and we ask the church to select them based on the traits listed in I Timothy 3. This is the decision making…Continue reading Women’s Roles in Ministry – Part III
Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VI
Continuing to engage in the common arguments for Christian Pacifism Swords (John 18:10-11) 10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup…Continue reading Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VI
Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part II
Character of God I agree and yearn for the day when apparently predator/prey relationships of all kind are abolished. I cannot wait for a day when the will of those I live for eternity with have no desire to sin, even if they are free to. That day is coming. There is coming an existence…Continue reading Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part II
Jesus called her His Daughter – Part 3
“Who touched me?” The disciples are clueless, as usual. They try to explain that the crowds were all touching Him, but He ignores them. He is searching through the nearby crowds. His eyes are looking, looking… Is she scrambling back? Is she trying to hide? What will happen if the crowd and the synagogue official…Continue reading Jesus called her His Daughter – Part 3
Jesus called her His Daughter – Part 2
However, this beautiful system sometimes broke down. It had broken in the case of this particular woman. We cannot know, but let’s suppose that she had started her first period as a girl. Celebrating her welcome into the world of women, now able to marry before long, able to visit the tent, all would have…Continue reading Jesus called her His Daughter – Part 2
Guidelines for Giving Gifts (to women)
Give Gifts “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction of being loved for yourself, or, more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself.” Victor Hugo I am not writing this because I think I am God’s gift to women. I have just done hundreds of hours of counseling with women and I hear how…Continue reading Guidelines for Giving Gifts (to women)
General Questions and Thoughts about Christmas & Santa
Ok, someone asked about my thoughts about the celebration of Christmas, especially for Christians. I assume this is in response to my thoughts about Halloween… and I will refer you to the history of Halloween article to offer some of the overall history of Christmas as well. I think it is tough to understand the…Continue reading General Questions and Thoughts about Christmas & Santa
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins without Tattoos A few days ago, an article by one Lori Alexander hit Facebook with a storm and for the life of me, I cannot figure out why. I think the inflammatory title helped. I think this is the main effective tool for creating attention. I think the…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Confederate Monuments, School Names, and more… REL Tyler, Texas
Here in Tyler, Texas, we have a school named “Robert E. Lee Highschool”. It is really a pretty good public high school. Like all public High Schools, it has its share of kids from all kinds of backgrounds, issues, ethnicities, social levels, etc. Like most public High Schools, this is one of its great strengths.…Continue reading Confederate Monuments, School Names, and more… REL Tyler, Texas
Life hacks for fathers
http://cathykrafve.com/life-hacks-for-fathers/ My friend hosted me on her podcast this week. It was time that went by shockingly quickly! I think there is some fun stuff there!
Rites of Passages, The Basics
As a counselor and a pastor… and as man, rites of passages are very important to me. Throughout history and across people groups, rites of passages have been culturally vital ways to communicate to members of the community that they are taking on a new role within that community – boy to man, worker to…Continue reading Rites of Passages, The Basics
The Art and Science of Studying the Holy Bible
Hermeneutics Here we have a very simple look at a topic that all too few Christians understand. No, not Herman… or even the study of Hermans. It is the art and science of studying The Holy Bible (and I suppose other holy books as well). It is called “Hermeneutics” after the Greek god “Hermes” –…Continue reading The Art and Science of Studying the Holy Bible
Boring Marriages
Sometimes you hear people say that they are in a boring marriage. They aren’t stimulated intellectually like they once were. They aren’t as excited about spending time with their spouse anymore. They just feel like they are both going through the motions, stuck in a rut, and just fulfilling obligations. Their heart just isn’t in…Continue reading Boring Marriages
Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iv
momentConclusions Many people have argued that this is only a movie. The director can make changes to whatever he wants and it shouldn’t matter… after all, it’s just a movie. I once had a seminary professor who said that if a preacher is going to take over a new church and then change everything, he…Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iv
Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iii
Comedy Here is a trend I wish Hollywood would reverse: if something is funny one time, then 2 or 3 or 4 or 7 times is that much more funny. It isn’t. This is not just a Star Wars thing. Pretty much all action movies have now adopted this from situation, slapstick and awkward comedies. …Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iii
Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part ii
If you are looking for the good things I have to say about TLJ, you can start at: https://chrismlegg.com/2018/01/16/star-wars-the-last-jedi-review/ But now the problems – these are going to come fast and furious and will feel like they are being machine gunned. I apologize for the cheap writing here – I might should have done it…Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part ii