Lording it Over the Flock Creates an Abuser-friendly Climate

Matthew 20:25-26  But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 1 Peter 5:2-3  shepherd the flock of… Continue reading Lording it Over the Flock Creates an Abuser-friendly Climate

King Herod Wanted to “Worship” Jesus — Look Out for the Abuser’s Tricks

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him." When Herod the king… Continue reading King Herod Wanted to “Worship” Jesus — Look Out for the Abuser’s Tricks