Two Big Wins for Detransitioners and Kids

Last week, Fox Varian, a 22-year-old woman who had identified as a boy when she was a teen and had a double mastectomy, won a $2 million decision in a landmark lawsuit. Two doctors, psychologist Kenneth Einhorn and surgeon Simon Chin, had been accused of pressuring her to have the surgery when she was 16;Continue reading “Two Big Wins for Detransitioners and Kids”

Why Some People Think Heaven Will Be Hellish

In American culture, some people have strange ideas about what heaven will be like. One popular image is of a person (with wings and a halo) sitting on a cloud and strumming a harp. Even among churchgoers, there are misconceptions, including the idea that in heaven, the only thing we’ll be doing is singing praisesContinue reading “Why Some People Think Heaven Will Be Hellish”

Adventures in Premarital Counseling

Last week, my wife and I celebrated our 37th anniversary. We never had the benefit of premarital counseling (PMC), which was not very widespread back in the 1980s; in fact, I hadn’t even heard of it at that time, and our church didn’t provide it. Thankfully, however, it has become much more common in theContinue reading “Adventures in Premarital Counseling”

Unpacking the Theology of Yet Another Christmas Hymn

Depending on your church background and tradition, you may be familiar with the word “Advent,” which means “arrival.” It refers to Jesus’ birth, which we celebrate at Christmas, as well as His second coming in the future. It includes the concept of preparation for His arrivals as well. My church has been focusing on Advent,Continue reading “Unpacking the Theology of Yet Another Christmas Hymn”

Does God Care Who Wins?

After Indiana University beat Ohio State University on Saturday to win the Big Ten football championship, quarterback Fernando Mendoza said in a post-game interview, “I want to give all the glory to God.” Two nights later, after the LA Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles in OT on a game-saving interception by safety Tony Jefferson, heContinue reading “Does God Care Who Wins?”