Analyzing media is difficult. It seems that you can find as many decided, contrary opinions as you can thinking Christians, and we struggle to find biblical direction because media and the Bible seem to have minimal overlap. Our discussion today … Continue reading Evaluating Media
Your friends are about to do something that you know is wrong, but you don’t want to seem like the goody two-shoes who always spoils their fun so you stay quiet. Your co-worker is going through a really hard time … Continue reading Fear of Man vs. Life in Christ
In recent weeks, an event entitled “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, was advertised in my town: “Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement, an environmental justice movement is gathering … Continue reading The Mission of the Church: The Fierce Urgency of Now
Living and working on a team is: arduous, fulfilling, exhilarating, risky, beautiful, dynamic, stretching, joyous, and much more. For the past two years, I have been privileged to live and work on a team in a missions setting. This … Continue reading Better Together: Christian Teamwork
When we met, both of us were in the middle of individually uncovering the same painful mistake. We’d fallen in love with dating; dating disappointed us. We wanted relationships too much, and God reached out asking for us to surrender … Continue reading Dating in its Proper Place
Donald Trump says “Merry Christmas” “Donald Trump says ‘Merry Christmas,’ Obama wishes ‘Happy Holidays’” the Washington Times headline announces. Christmas is once again in the spotlight. President-elect Donald Trump has been very intentional about saying “Merry Christmas” the past couple … Continue reading Christmas Through the Ages
Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. There will be tables loaded with all kinds of delicious food. Many of us will probably eat more rich foods than we should. Afterward, perhaps we can go Black Friday shopping. Small wonder … Continue reading Thanksgiving
“I have had enough! Lord, take my life.”1 He simply did not have the courage or strength to go on. This man of God had dedicated his life to zealously working and praying for his deepest desire to be fulfilled, … Continue reading Facing Discouragement
Singleness. Ah, that wonderful stage in your life when everyone assumes it is their personal responsibility to help you find a significant other. Those in the over-21-and-unmarried category have heard the matchmaking jokes and jabs (you know which ones I … Continue reading Leveraging Singleness for God’s Glory
