We need to ask the question, “What distinguishes good and bad shame?” But haven’t researchers, like Brene Brown, clearly proven that shame is destructive and detrimental? According to two researchers, Colin Leach and Atilla Cidam, the answer to that question is, “Yes but also no.” Read more
Few verses are as controversial as 1 Peter 3:7. Some people flatly ignore it, regarding it as plainly ridiculous. Here is what Peter writes: “You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.” (1 Peter 3:7, NASB) What exactly does he mean by calling women... Read more
This post explains how the Cave People, small tribe in Nepal, "came into existence" simply because God brought them honor in the eyes of the government. Read more
Individualism is not individuality. It is an ideology. Such a worldview is not only irrational; it has devastating consequences. Read more
I recently gave a short presentation titled "Biblically Faithful and Culturally Meaningful Contextualization? Moving Beyond the Ethnohermeneutics Debate." Read more
Here are unique features of shame, compared to guilt, that are both interesting and important. This is part 2 in a series distinguishing guilt and shame. Read more
People always ask, “What’s the difference between guilt and shame?” It seems that I’ve never dedicated an entire post to this question. So, here goes. Read more
Saying complementarianism only “indirectly” relates to the gospel doesn't mean you communicate that idea. One reason for the venom spewed by many complementarians is how evangelical leaders address the topic Read more
The recent issue of ChinaSource Quarterly reflects on women’s contribution to the Chinese church. This post offers potential background and context. Read more
Over the past number of years, incivility has destroyed friendships. It has divided families and weakened churches. It undermines our ability to testify to the gospel around the world. Read more
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