Blogs
Unexpected Twists and Turns
Life throws us unexpected twists and turns. What this week surprise taught us a few things.
Fewer Kids May Be Carrying Coronavirus Without Symptoms Than Believed
Are infected-but-healthy children major "silent spreaders" of the new coronavirus? New research out of northern Italy, once a COVID-19 hotspot, suggests they might not...
Teen 'Blasts Away' Parts of Retina by Staring Into a Pet's Laser Pointer
An unfortunate incident involving a teenager from Ohio serves as a sobering reminder of just how little it takes to cause permanent damage to eyes and vision.
Generation Z, the Holocaust, and the Gospel
The first 50-state survey of Holocaust knowledge among Millennials and Generation Z revealed a “worrying lack of basic Holocaust knowledge,” including more than one in...
What's Hot? 09/18/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
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 ...
Facing Our Spiritual Pandemic of Narcissism
Now that we’ve been going through this mess for months, areas have surfaced where we aren’t exactly getting an “A.” For those who follow Christ, one area, in particula...
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...
