Do not be overcome by evil (Romans 12:21)

This is a verse for victims of abuse to ponder on. If you're like me, I bet you never thought about this verse as applying to you while you were (or still are) living with your abuser. I'm guessing the second injunction in that verse captured your attention — overcome evil with good — and… Continue reading Do not be overcome by evil (Romans 12:21)

The Fall, Sin, and Shame on Us

(Genesis 2:25  ESV)  And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. (Genesis 3:7-10  ESV)  (7) Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.  (8) And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking… Continue reading The Fall, Sin, and Shame on Us