Where to Start if You Don’t Feel Thankful
I want a well-prepared heart for thanksgiving this year, maximizing the benefit for me and my family. So I sat down to think it through …
Don’t Be on the Wrong Side of History
If you paid any attention to the now, essentially-completed culture war over gay marriage (we did not win, by the way), a great fear has …
Talking Turkey… And Other Thanksgiving Prep
The Bible calls itself “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12); it professes to “enlighten the eyes” and “make wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7-8). So it shouldn’t …
You and Your Body: Five Essential Physical Disciplines
What does it mean for a Christian to be sanctified or set apart “wholly,” as in “spirit, soul, and body” (1 Thessalonians 5:23)? A lot …
What if the Republicans Win the Senate?
“Only one thing to it: a strong stomach …. That’s politics.” ― The Marriage of Figaro So, what if the Republicans win back the Senate? The polls …
Couple’s Retreats: You Can’t Afford Not To
My wife and I recently had a marital first: we attended a Couple’s Retreat simply as a couple (and not as pastor and wife). I’ll …
When “Biblical” is Just Another Hashtag
It sounded plausible at the time. “Hey honey, why don’t I just take the boys over there and get them a treat, while you’re checking …
A Christian’s Guide to Reading the News: Five Rules to Remember
How should a Christian react to all of the bad news in this world? Here are a few thoughts that might help us read the news in a redemptive way.
How to Become Radically Successful
How many times have you heard the story? A kid has a bright idea, drops out of college, and starts a business borrowing on credit …
Meet the Mormons—Coming to a Theatre This Friday
Meet the Mormons is a documentary that chronicles the lives of six extraordinary members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The film …