Advice on Reading Choices
My family reads a lot. We try hard to limit time in front of the screen and take care about what we watch. We strive …
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Does God destroy people for only one sin?
In his blisteringly skeptical book, The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins gives his view of the God of the Old Testament: “The God of the Old …
You’re Not Just a _______.
Ever felt that you can’t do something because you’re “just” a student? Or “just” a mom? Or “just” a person without higher level education? Or not in ministry? Here’s a call to embrace the sovereignty of God in making you who you are, placing you where you are, and giving you the exact talents you need to make a difference for Jesus.
Who were the Magi?
One day, out of nowhere, well-dressed men wearing expensive suits and dark sunglasses get out of Mercedes limos in a massive motorcade. They walk up …
What is thanksgiving anyway?
Each year at thanksgiving I feel a certain mental tension. If I go through the exercise of listing the things for which I’m thankful, I …
Our First Four Years—A Retrospective
Four years ago today my family arrived at our new home in the Philippines. Everything seemed strange, opaque; a new, inscrutable reality in which everything …
Finances in Marriage: His or Hers?
In my experience, when husbands forget that personal finance is a team effort, they not only manage their finances poorly, but frequently ignore the task altogether. And, thus, a vicious cycle ensues.
My Kids Prove That Guardian Angels Exist
God never promises that these tasks will yield immediate fruit, that parenting will get easier, or my life more comfortable. God loves me too much to give me the luxury of walking by sight. So, if you’re like me and are looking for a little Bible encouragement and resolution in your parenting, let this conviction settle down deep: your children are a grace; they’re an enduring legacy, a strong security, and a powerful weapon of warfare in God’s Kingdom.
Six Truths for Introspective People
What is the balance between introspection and self-obliviousness? When does healthy introspection become morbid self-inspection? Consider these six Scriptural truths.
Rooted Thinking is One Year Old!
We just celebrated our first year of writing! During that time we’ve published 120 articles from four regular writers and six outside contributors. Writing has made us think …