Passwords that give glory to God

It is an unfortunate side effect of our modern era that nearly everything you do requires a password.  I just checked my password manager and it is presently remembering 308 online passwords for me.  My guess is that you probably have over 100 that you have to deal...

The Dangers of Spiritual Minimalicity

Yes, I made up the word “minimalicity”.  We’ll just chalk it up as the writers prerogative. But you probably already have an idea what I’m going to say.  I’ll say it anyway. MINIMALICITY is the condition where one tries to get by just...

the secret benefit of a study-buddy

Studying the Bible is best done as a team sport. Several years ago, I had exactly that going on.  A buddy named Dave and I had a Bible Study Pact.  We’d been in men’s groups together and really found that we had a compatible desire to get into...

Understanding The Value of a Study Buddy

Studying the Bible is best done as a team sport. Several years ago, I had exactly that going on.  A buddy named Dave and I had a Bible Study Pact.  We’d been in men’s groups together and really found that we had a compatible desire to get into God’s...

Stop Wasting Your Time

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...

Frosting VS Cake Christians

You can learn a lot about Christianity by looking at cake. 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...

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...

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,...