Abusive Tactics: The Kiss of Judas

(Luke 22:47-48  ESV)  (47) While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him,  (48) but Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?" It is the nature of… Continue reading Abusive Tactics: The Kiss of Judas

Believing and Responding to Victims (advice for pastors, Part 2, by Ps Jeff Crippen)

(Job 19:7  ESV)  Behold, I cry out, 'Violence!' but I am not answered; I call for help, but there is no justice. In the course of their local church ministry, pastors will encounter individuals who are characterized by a profound sense of entitlement. Such persons unquestioningly believe that they are entitled to possess power and… Continue reading Believing and Responding to Victims (advice for pastors, Part 2, by Ps Jeff Crippen)