Recently, my son had a bad dream. It was a really bad dream, the kind that he talked about the next day and that had him scared to go to sleep the next night. I knelt by his bed with him as he recounted the details. There was a witch, a creepy forest, scary kids, …
3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t Leave— My wife (Angela) sent me a link to this article. Notice that the first and most important trait to be considered is the spiritual state of our students. Christians persevere. Our first goal must be to see our students saved. Two Questions that May Greatly Improve Your …
I’ve read several blog posts and articles recently discussing ways that church members can love their pastor, or their pastor’s wife, or their pastor’s family. There is certainly a place for these encouragements. The pastor’s family is no different from other families in the church in that they need to be loved and cared for …
N is for Nazareth—The Arabic letter comes from the mark the ISIS militants are placing on the homes of known Christians. “N” is for “Nazarene,” those who follow Jesus of Nazareth. Perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on why Nazareth matters, to all of us. The truth that our Lord is a Nazarene is …
7 Signs We May Be Worshiping Our Families— If our home is seen primarily as a citadel set against the world, there is a problem. A home centered upon Christ will be marked by growing hospitality. It is a way station of truth and worship. We gladly invite others into it for rest, encouragement, and …
Being a Better Online Reader— This article focuses on how one can be a better reader of online content, but it also points out the problems that arise in reading comprehension when reading on electronic devices. This is why I strongly advocate reading and studying the Bible in a physical form. Paper and ink still …
A Chilling New Front in the War on Religious Liberty— Denny Burk writes on an issue we should all be informed about. Why would the ACLU and gay rights groups remove their support for such a measure? Because the current form of the bill provides an exemption for religious employers. The ACLU et al. have …
Faith and Mental Illness— I field questions about depression and mental illness form a Christian perspective almost weekly. This is a helpful perspective from Michael Horton. The Morning I Heard the Voice of God— I was directed to this yesterday by Matt Rogers. I’m not sure how I’ve never seen this from Piper, but it …
Reverse engineering. It is the process of creating a device after observing an the original and ascertaining its technical specifications. Of course, it is not only a “thing” that can be reverse-engineered, this process can take place in behaviors and relationships as well. People who want to lose weight will often hang an old picture …
Our Unrealistic Views of Death, Through a Doctor’s Eyes— The farmers I take care of aren’t in any more of a hurry to die than my city-dwelling patients, but when death comes, they are familiar with it. They’ve seen it, smelled it, had it under their fingernails. A dying cow is not the same as a …