Doubt is something that nearly all Christians face. Even Christ’s followers doubted after the resurrection and in the context of receiving the Great commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Sometimes, doubt can totally overwhelm. One of the first things to realize about a…
Olga Korbut Changed How We Saw the Soviets
Do you remember Olga Korbut? My children asked me if watching the Olympics was big when I was growing up. I told them it’s hard to explain just how big they were. On our farm in Iowa we only got…
Winning Moments at the Olympics from the Big Picture
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Kiss an Angel Good Morning – But How?
Whether it is in our marriages, church, or workplace, a small effort can lead to a spiral of positive outcomes. Even a kiss can make a big difference. In their book, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard,…
What should I do if prompted to pray for a stranger?
If you sensed the Holy Spirit prompting you to pray for a stranger, what should you do? I caught a short question and answer recently on a Christian television show – – – and I don’t even know the name…
Pastors Who Do Not Read Serve a Stale Meal
One of the many things I am thankful for at The Red Brick Church is that they give me a book allowance and encourage me to study. Pastors who do not read and study quickly become stale in the pulpit.…
Kevin DeYoung and “The Hole in Our Holiness”
Justin Taylor: A couple of years ago Richard Stearns wrote a lament/call to action entitled The Hole in Our Gospel. He argued that evangelicals have a blind spot; there is something missing. Kevin DeYoung’s latest book argues that we also…
Cleveland’s Claude Cooper Copped the Copper Clappers: Remember?
More Great Olympic Photos from the Big Picture
If you get me a press pass to take pictures at the Olympics, I’ll be your friend and even give you a free book. See more at the Big Picture.
Gabby Douglas Interview at Valley Church in Des Moines
The Body and the GSOI is proud. Sweet words from Gabby and the pastor at Valley Church in Des Moines.