I often encourage people in our church that reading Proverbs should be part of the rest of their life. Whatever day of the month it is, read that day’s chapter of Proverbs. Today is May 3. Read Proverbs 3. A…
Why pray?
Brian McLaughlin continues his series on prayer by listing some reasons that Calvin gives to pray: Calvin then addresses those who claim that prayer is useless with six reasons why it is important: “First, that our hearts may be fired…
Think of the abilities that God has invested in humanity
This video will help you picture how an engine works – – if you take three minutes to watch it, picture the amazing abilities that God has given to people created in His image so that they can create and…
Lebron: A Jump Shot from Half-Court
Unpacking Forgiveness on the Debbie Chavez Show
Yesterday, Debbie Chavez interviewed me live on her radio show about Unpacking Forgiveness. The interview begins at about the 5:30 mark. Listen here.
Comparing Wilder’s Our Town with 2010’s New York
After I read this post by Patrick Deneen, I went to my shelf and took down a copy of Our Town for summer reading. It’s worth comparing the “Friends” culture with Grover’s Corner. . . . The juxtaposition of Grover’s…
Millennials are honest on faith and they have good questions!
I met this afternoon for an hour with a group of eight eighth graders. It was one of the most enjoyable meetings I have ever had as a pastor. They had thoughtful and honest questions about what the Bible teaches:…
Watch the Implosion of Texas Stadium from a camera inside the stadium
Okay – -this has no redemptive value . . . but if you’re a Cowboy fan, it may be as painful to watch this as it was to watch Dwight Clark’s catch in the end zone. http://www.dallascowboys.com/farewell/Texas_Stadium_Implosion.cfm Or – –…
Why pray?
Brian McLaughlin has recently posted a thoughtful series on prayer, including this post which speaks to the question, “Why pray?” Prayer is essential. Prayer is difficult. These two things all Christians accept. But why pray anyway? What’s the big deal?…
Removing “in the year of our Lord” from diplomas
Al Mohler interacts with an unfolding situation in Texas where students want “in the year of our Lord” removed from their diplomas. Ironically, the debate takes place at “Trinity” university. You would think they if they were going to be…