I learned from it that my relationship with Christ needs to be what gives me the confidence and satisfaction rather than my relationships with the pastor, or church
Author: pearlsandswinesite
Margo: Playing Second Fiddle to a Wolf
Margo served her Senior Pastor well. Too bad he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Jim & Mary: Pastoral Abuse Part 2
The "rest of the story." Jim & Mary: Identify abusive leadership and find healing.
Jim & Mary: Pastoral Abuse Part 1
Jim worked under an abusive church pastor. They found hope and healing.
A Cry for Justice: Judgment and Forgiveness
Recognizing Jesus is the true and right judge brings healing and forgiveness.
Like a Shepherd Lead Us: Looking Outward
All Christian leadership should look like shepherding. A shepherd who looks out for his sheep.
Humility: Who’s the Chief
Ever wonder what it means to be "godly?"
Guarding the Gates: Interviewing for Toxicity
So often organizations or churches suffer under toxic leaders for years, years that the organization wishes it had to do over again. Wouldn't it be nice to catch them before they are hired?
David vs. Nabal: Hothead Meets Jerk Saved by a Beaut
David had the opportunity to bring his own hot-headed justice to Nabal, but Abigail brought a cool-headed reminder of God's faithfulness.
The Benefit of the Doubt: The Ethics of Confrontation
How do we confront people when they sin against us? Biblically, the benefit of the doubt is not always a true application of the Gospel.
