Spiritually Defeated Long-Haulers
The world around us has been consumed with the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems like everyone is an expert on the subject, mostly with information (or
Restoration and Being “Soft on Sin” – It’s All About the Process
Whether or not you are a fan of Coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, you have undoubtedly heard the mantra that
Can Restoration Efforts Trigger Backlash?
The work of biblical restoration you and/or your church may seek to engage in is often misunderstood. This misunderstanding of your motives, efforts, and Biblical truth can trigger backlash. Pastors, leaders, and churches that seek to cultivate a restorative culture and actively engage fallen and broken leaders who need restoration need to be prepared for this reaction.
Restoration in a Toxic Church Environment
In our book, we talk about how some churches can be toxic toward people who have experienced public failure of some kind. How can you tell if your church is toxic toward broken believers? Pastor Pete Tackett shares some glaring signs.
The Danger of Punishment Instead of Restoration
Unfortunately, some of my evangelical brothers and sisters have forgotten that the ultimate purpose of spiritual discipline is restoration, and it was never meant to be about punishment.
Those Who Are Jealous of Restoration
There will always be someone who cannot rejoice over a fallen or broken brother or sister returning home to experience grace, forgiveness, help, and restoration. Their greatest failure is resenting what causes the Father to rejoice.
