I weep for the wasted years

I remember a sermon illustration from a number of years ago.  It’s stuck with me and to some extent haunted me.  I did some research and share it with you for similar effect. Francis Schaeffer founded a Christian community called “L’Abri” (the...

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...

Is boycotting the black and orange the way?

What is the righteous response to a day celebrating evil and wickedness? After my email on Monday comes the very logical question.  Should good Christians opt out of Halloween? Looking at my own history (which I shared in the email), I have been on both sides of that...

Satan plays a dangerous joke on himself

Beware of Satans diabolical scheme this Halloween. It should truly frighten you. Every night when I walk the dog, I see the signs of Halloween approaching.  In my neck of the woods, people go out of their way to decorate their houses for the helliday. Growing up,...