Exodus: Gods and Kings
On Friday, December 12, Sir Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings will debut in theaters nation-wide. The film is Hollywood’s latest attempt to turn the …
The Ecstasy of Sin
Like most thrills, this post is short. The video was originally created to portray the psychology of drug addiction. Yet it’s amazingly accurate at capturing the psychology …
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.