It was wonderful to see President Bush and President Bush on hand for the first pitch of game four (HT: Denny Burk). It was interesting to notice that Mrs. Bush was clicking pictures with a point and shoot camera. Why? …
Be thankful for your wife on the 31st
As I have mentioned several times (see here or here), it is a very good practice to read the day’s chapter of Proverbs. It’s a good idea to do two things when you read a chapter of Proverbs: Write the…
Wonders of Africa
Allen Yeh talks about an amazing day in Africa when he saw wonders and wondered. Thus ended The Most Amazing Day Ever—lions, zebras, giraffes, oh my! I walked across an international border, swam through the Zambezi River, hung over the…
Watch the delightful genius of this three year old image bearer
Are you ready to be a leader?
The first book I recommend on leadership is Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer. Kevin DeYoung recently posted some excellent material for all leaders or would be leaders to consider. There are too many books on leadership, but…
The story of how a Watergate Crook became a Christian conservative
I was only 11 years old in 1974, but I followed the Watergate debacle. Thirty six years later, the wonderful story of how Chuck Colson came to Christ in the midst of it all still amazes me. Slate recently interviewed…
“Press on”: What excited me most about the Stillman Valley Cardinals soccer win to go “down state”
Tuesday night we drove south and east across the windy Illinois cornfields to watch our high school win in overtime to go “down state.” I like winning, and I am so excited about our kids enjoying the honor of playing…
Darryl Dash tells what book he loans out the most
You may respond that it’s only because they’re desperate for good reading up in Canada – – still this is your chance to see what Dash loans out (click here). And, it’s not, “The Greatest Hockey Stories Ever Told,” which…
Al Mohler: Bankruptcy in the Cathedral
Dr. Al Mohler reflects on the bankruptcy of the Crystal Cathedral: The news that the Crystal Cathedral had filed for bankruptcy protection made for an instant sensation. The church established by Robert Schuller, the very prophet of “Possibility Thinking,” was…
So what do we do when Christians cannot resolve a conflict?
The Bible outlines a process for Christians to follow when we have a conflict. See Matthew 18:15-17 and the one page overview of Unpacking forgiveness. If it is a grave offense, see How can I stop thinking about it? and…