by Mark Lamprecht | Discipleship, Empathy, Encouragement, Sanctification
f you would just forgive yourself, dear fellow Christian, you could move past whatever is hurting you – whatever is keeping you from healing. I have heard the call to the concept of forgiving yourself in various Christian settings from the pulpit to the pew to...
by Mark Lamprecht | Compassion, Empathy, Encouragement, Sanctification
addi Runkles’ story of sexual immorality which lead to her pregnancy electrified social media when the NY Times published an article on the situation: Pregnant at 18. Hailed by Abortion Foes. Punished by Christian School. Despite with whom you find fault in this...
by Mark Lamprecht | Discipleship, Empathy, Encouragement, Sanctification
pastor stands behind the pulpit, his Bible opened, about to begin the sermon. He locks eyes with an attractive woman sitting on the front pew. The pastor’s wife notices as her husband and the woman are caught in a momentary stare-down. The woman winks. The...
by Mark Lamprecht | Compassion, Empathy
uance may be defined as “a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.” Combine that term within the Christian worldview and get Christian nuance, a position that is more than some can bear. In fact, Christian nuance may seem so heavy...
by Mark Lamprecht | Compassion, Empathy, Encouragement
wonder how many Christians today would agree with the principle of D.L. Moody’s words, “I cannot preach on hell unless I preach with tears.” I wonder in light of the way some Christians today treat others, especially, on social media. Many have got...
by Mark Lamprecht | Empathy
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. (Galatians 6:1 ESV) Today in the church there is a lot of imbalance in the way someone caught in...