Force Majeure

Establish my footsteps in Your word, and do not let any wrongdoing have power over me.  Psalm 119:133  NASB Any wrongdoing – Of course, this follows from the previous verse.  God’s graciousness extends to those whom He calls His own.  But things can interfere.  Customarily, followers find favor.  But even followers fall.  When the psalmist asks for God…

The Foundation of Twelve Step Theology

unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 2 Timothy 3:3 NASB Without self-control – “Hello. My name is Skip and I’m an addict. I admit that I am powerless over ­­­­_________.” Such is the typical introduction in a Twelve Step group. Paul would approve, but with one caveat. The word Paul chooses…