The problem of Cake-frosting Christians

I like a good cooking show.  Of special delight is a baking show.  Think the Great British Baking Show (Bake Off for those of you in the UK). The baker starts by making the cake (I like a good sponge), layers it and puts a good filling in.  At this...

Crazy books masquerading as truth

As an author, I subscribe to a number of book recommendation services.  I always sign up for the Christian Non-Fiction or Inspirational/Devotional categories. Holy Cow!  It’s a shocker to see what passes for good spiritual instruction and exhortation...

telling you how to think

When I was growing up my dad told me “everyone who writes a book has an axe to grind.”  He meant that everyone has an opinion and they want to convince you to think like them. Fast forward to today (a long fast forward), and I think those words have...

The battle of the brands

Last week I was on vacation.  The wife and I had decided to get away for some rest and relaxation in Orlando FL, visiting a whole bunch of theme parks. It’s something we enjoy doing together. But I had my eyes rather rudely opened as I looked around at what was...