Temptation and How to Develop Self-Control
In this post, Remy offers ten ways you can develop self control in order to resist temptation based on the book, The Willpower Instinct.
How Do You Deal With The Loss of a Child?
Nothing can be worse than losing a child. How does one recover from something like that? This brief post points the way to how to grieve and move on from the loss of a child.
Tragedy and Loss: Don't Over Spiritualize It
When you suffer a tragedy it’s easy to want to connect some spiritual meaning to it. But be careful not to over spiritualize a tragedy.
Tragedy and Loss: Should We Blame God?
This is part two in a three part series on tragedy and loss. In this post F. Remy Diederich looks at our need to blame someone in the face of tragedy, even God.
The Fear Behind Your Selfishness
This is part three of a a three part series on Generosity and Jesus. This post looks at the fears that make us selfish.
Greed is Not Good. Jesus' View on Generosity.
Greed is the opposite of generosity. Greed fills you with darkness while generosity draws you close to God. These are some of the thoughts Jesus spoke about in his Sermon on the Mount.
Generosity and Jesus: Where's Your Heart?
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus showed people how to be salt and light in the world. One way is to be generous with your money.
Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: You Are Perfect In Christ
This is the final post in a four-part series focused on how to find deep healing from a significant and profound hurt. The concluding steps involve embracing your new identity in God and welcoming His Spirit fully into your life. Additionally, you will find a list of helpful resources to support you on your healing journey.
Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: Finding a New Identity in Christ
This is part three in a four-part series on Deep Hurt, Deep Healing, focusing on how to overcome the persistent pain of shame. In this post, F. Remy Diederich explores how God’s boundless love and unconditional forgiveness serve as the essential starting point for the deep healing process. By embracing these truths, you can begin to reclaim your life fully and move forward towards lasting restoration and peace.
Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: What is Shame
If you have been deeply hurt, have you found deep healing? Our hurt is often rooted in the pain of shame. But what is shame and where did it come from? Why to we suffer from it? This post will explore these questions.
Bad Religion and the Resurrection of Jesus, by F. Remy Diederich
So much of what is called Christianity today poorly represents Jesus. It’s just bad religion. Jesus didn’t come to give us more of the same. He came to exchange something new for the old… something alive and life-changing. His resurrection was proof that his way will last.
Tragedy and Loss: Facing the Questions That Haunt You
There are natural questions that haunt us after the loss of a loved one or another tragedy. But be careful what you believe in these moments. It’s important to not try to have all the answers.
God's Love Doesn't Negate the Possibility of Suffering
In our broken world we live in a tension between God’s love and suffering. How do we reconcile the two? Jesus’ life gives us some understanding.
Marital Meltdowns: How to Divorce Proof Your Marriage
What are the secrets to a successful marriage. This post outlines some of the lessons my wife and I learned in over 40 years of marriage as well as how to divorce-proof your marriage.
Why Can't I Forgive? - the secret to forgiveness
Forgiveness is hard, leading people to ask: Why can’t I forgive? There are reasons for that. And there is a simple shift in thinking that can help you to forgive.
Abusive Pastors, Understanding Why They Do What They
It seems to be a mystery why a pastor would ever abuse a member of their congregation. But abusive pastors exist throughout the church. This post discusses the reason why some pastors might be abusive and what you can do about it.
Reflections on Francis Chan and We Are Church
Francis Chan left his mega church to start We Are Church. Will it succeed? Here are some reflections on the house church movement.
Best Books on Spiritual Abuse: Broken Trust Tops the List
The book, “Broken Trust” by F. Remy Diederich was ranked as the best book on spiritual abuse by one expert.
Survivors of Spiritual Abuse: Five Ways to Offer Your Support
Survivors of spiritual abuse are so often misunderstood and mistreated. This post will give you practical advice on how to treat survivors of spiritual abuse.
Forgiven by God: How Guilt Can Block God's Forgiveness
When your life gets out of control and filled with guilt and regret, you may think that there is no way to God’s forgiveness. But there is hope. You can start over.