Rosaria Butterfield, author of the recommended Secret Thoughts of An Unlikely Convert writes: In 1996, when Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), I grieved with my people. I was an atheist then, and lived in a monogamous…
Return to Reality: Coming Down from the Spiritual Highs of Camps and Retreats
Being at camp, or on a spiritual retreat, is like free falling with friends. The rush of “sky-diving” is great. Soon enough, gravity takes over, and we are back on “land.” If the decisions made at camp are to make…
Thom Rainer: 10 Things I’ve Learned About Pastors in Two Years
As a pastor, I have not experienced everything on this list. Still, there’s a lot to which I can relate. On this list 1-4, 8, 10 are all ones which apply to much of what I have experienced. Thom Rainer:…
As a Leader, Learning from Charlie Rose’s Interview of Jim Collins
I often enjoy learning about leadership from Jim Collins. In this interview, these two points (along with others), caught my attention: “Don’t be interested, be interesting.” Know how to take risks in the right way. HT: Z See also: Jim…
Forgiveness is Not Always Appropriate
Two recent quotes on conditional forgiveness from Doug Wilson: “We cannot forgive those who are defiant, however much we might like to. Because forgiveness is a transaction, if someone steals your car, you can’t run down the street after them,…
The Church is Not a Democracy
Everyday Theology reminds us that the local church should never be seen as a democracy. In this quote, Scottish theologian P.T. Forsyth warns against viewing the church as a democracy, which he sees as a fundamental misunderstanding of the very…
Where have you seen the beauty of Christ?
One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire…
Why some Scientists embrace the “Multiverse”
Why would some scientists argue for the existence of other universes? Is it possible to prove that there are other universes? Sam Storms posts on a Dennis Prager article: Dennis Prager has written a fascinating article entitled, “Why Some Scientists…
4th of July Reading: 5 Compelling Books on the American Revolution
I recommend Thomas Kidd’s God of Liberty. Below you can check out 5 books he recommends on the American Revolution. For the Fourth of July, here are five compelling books on the American Revolution. A few caveats: these are all…
Coach John Wooden on the Difference Between Winning and Succeeding
We are still looking to network in Northern Illinois for the purpose of taking FCA (the Fellowship of Christian Athletes) to the next level. Who can you help us meet? Our Northern Illinois FCA Coaches Huddle is at 6:00 PM,…