At the time, I didn’t realize the Postmistress was bound and gagged in the back of the Stillman Valley Post Office. It was only later, over a sub, that I was able to piece this together. Besides me, she, talking…
Hans says I am Short-Sighted, Arrogant, and Selfish
I’ve never met Hans. But he stopped by my web site today and commented on a post about C.S. Lewis: It is so short sighted, arrogant and selfish to think that only your own religion is the truth! It means…
Brief Introductory Thoughts on 1 Timothy
I look forward to returning to preaching in 1 Timothy on Sunday at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL! Below are some of my introductory thoughts on 1 Timothy. It would be great for our church family (or…
Iowa Hero Bud Day Dies at 88
From the Des Moines Register: Retired Col. George “Bud” Day, a Medal of Honor recipient who spent 5½ years as a POW in Vietnam and was Arizona Sen. John McCain’s cellmate, has died at the age of 88, his widow…
Jerry Bridges on the Fear of the LORD
One of the points I have stressed this summer at the Red Brick Church is the foundational importance of the “fear of the LORD.” HT: JT
President Bush “Bound Together” With His Security Team
Demonstrations of solidarity are a recognition that we are not isolated individuals. Rather, we are “bound together” with others. The goal of my book, “Bound Together,” was to show that we cannot understand basic Christian doctrine without understanding the truth…
When is a Royal Baby a Fetus?
Owen Strachan has written an important article for The Atlantic noticing the irony that the Royal baby was referred to as a baby and not as a fetus: Moral philosopher James Q. Wilson wrote that humanity “has a moral sense.”…
C.S. Lewis: “We Make Men Without Chests and Expect of them Virtue”
Our culture clamors for honor – – while making character impossible. It is hypocritical to say that nothing defines what is true and noble – – and then ask young people to act in ways that are decent and good.…
Forgiveness Quotes That Help Us Heal – Part I
The below forgiveness quotes are some of the most important in history. But you can probably add important ones that I am missing in the comments! Forgiveness Quotes from Jesus . . . And forgive us our debts, as we…
How Should Parents Teach Young Children About Forgiveness?
From the Q&A Appendix for Unpacking Forgiveness Any parent of young children will have many opportunities to teach their children about forgiveness. Here a few brief tips; Teach them to use the right words. The script is not that difficult.…