Blogs
Quarantine Teaching at the Bible Institute
This week I've been teaching Galatians at Word of Life Bible Institute.
Cowboys, Crosses and How a Devilish View of Strength Is Killing Us
Maybe some cowboys may pretend to be invincible where they should acknowledge dependence. Good Shepherds never do.
A Majority of Young Adults in the U.S. Live with Their Parents for the First Time Since the Great Depression
The share of 18- to 29-year-olds living with their parents has become a majority since U.S. coronavirus cases began spreading early this year, surpassing the previous ...
Our Spiritual Pandemic of Narcissism
Now that we’ve been going through this mess for almost six months, certain areas have surfaced where – if this is all a big life test – we aren’t exactly getting an “A...
From Hopeless to Hope Full
No matter what your circumstances, God is the God of HOPE.
15 Dangerous Lies Satan Tells You about Scripture
As Paul said, “We are not ignorant of his devices” (2 Corinthians 2:11). We know how he works. And here are some of the lies we have noticed pouring out of his factory...
New Book About Jesus And Economics: An Excerpt
It started two decades ago with a debate, but over time I grew hungry to do more than just win the argument or to merely defend my views against shallow attempts to us...
Suicide Rate Keeps Rising Among Young Americans
According to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been a nearly 60% jump in suicides by young Americans since 2007.
Why Competition Kills Ministry
Is your competitive spirit killing your ministry?
Chronic Illness-When Life Challenges Our Productivity
How do you respond to weaknesses that threaten your productivity? Do you beat yourself up? Try harder? Throw your hands up in defeat? Or choose to rest in grace?
U.S. Teens Take After Their Parents Religiously, Attend Services Together and Enjoy Family Rituals
When it comes to religion, American teenagers and their parents tend to have a lot in common – though not quite as much as the parents may think, according to a new an...
Soda and Teens, the Combo May Cause Aggression
According to recent research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, drinking sugary sodas may make teenagers more aggressive.
Why the Child Exploitation Film Cuties on Netflix Is So Very Dangerous
I received a series of text messages from my 33-year-old daughter, Rebecca, who is also the mother of three. I asked her permission to share a lightly-edited version o...
What's Hot? 09/11/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
Youth Vaping Down, But Still Popular
The number of U.S. youths who use e-cigarettes fell from 5.4 million in 2019 to 3.6 million this year -- but vaping remains a dangerous epidemic among children and tee...
Do Christians Understand Sex Like Jesus Does?
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, half of all U.S. Christians say that casual sex (meaning sex outside of a committed romantic relationship) between co...
On Divorce and Jen Hatmaker
Popular author and speaker Jen Hatmaker has made headlines again, this time as she announces her impending divorce.
7 Tips to Overcome the Paralyzing Fear of Public Speaking
Trust the One who calls you to share the message. And do the thing you fear. When you practice, relax, give it to God, and press on...these 7 steps will help you overc...
