Musings

The Problem of Evil Jessica Kelley, a mom who has experienced deep loss, offers some thoughts regarding theodicy. She writes, …it seems the majority of Christians consider evil and suffering to be part of God’s “perfect plan.”  They believe God specifically allows things like sexual abuse, the Holocaust, and Henry’s cancer for an unknown “greater […]

Seeing Jesus

From a very early age my wife and I have sought to teach our four year old son about worship. We have taught him to put his hands together when we pray, open the songbook when we sing, and give money when the collection plate is passed. Each week we give our son a dollar […]

Taking Jesus Seriously

In recent years there has been a renewed interest in spiritual disciplines. Spiritual disciplines are practices that allow a person to draw closer to God. Activities such as praying, reading Scripture, fasting, rest, and others have led people to strengthen their relationship with God. Sometimes these disciplines are radical and demand great focus, but often […]

A Mother’s Day Reflection

Do you ever wonder how you got to be where you are? Why are you here and not in prison for robbing a bank or dealing drugs? Why do you have a good job and a family and are not roaming from town to town? Why are you a Christian and not some heathen who […]

Musings

Building a Life Together Here is a brief but powerful letter on the importance of marriage: An Open Letter Tommy Nelson Wrote on Marriage The Importance of Preaching Here is a great read by veteran preacher, Grady King, on Why I’m Still Preaching Love Each Other Like I Loved You Chris Robey offers a powerful […]

Mother India

Mother India is a powerful and moving short film about two Americans who travel to India to see what life is like for the 31 million orphans living in that country. These two men meet a group of 25 homeless orphans who are living as a family unit behind a train station and begging for […]

David Lipscomb on the Poor

David Lipscomb experienced poverty firsthand while living in the South following the Civil War. He believed it was the Christian’s duty to help the poor, sick, and suffering. For Lipscomb, caring for the poor and sick was not just the responsibility of the individual Christian, but it was a central part of the work of […]

Musings

The Gift of Life Ann Voskamp offers a moving post on Gosnell, Steubenville, and the gift of life. This is a must read. Check out What Gosnell and the Gospel Mean to the Brave When Fear Holds Us Back Fear can stunt the growth of a church and keep a Christian from becoming a mature […]

C.S. Lewis on Marriage and Love

As I was preparing for a wedding this afternoon I once again read these insightful words by C.S. Lewis. I was reminded about the love two individuals share that allows them to make it over the bumps and hurdles that all couples face. Lewis describes the kind of love two people have when they have […]

5 Things I’ll Never Say as a Parent

Being a parent is a continual learning process. You make mistakes but you keep working at getting better. No one person has parenting all figured out. Each child is different. Each child is created in the image of God. Good parenting requires a healthy dose of humility, patience, and love. A parent must be humble […]