Whatever your initial emotional reaction to Radical, the guilt of not living up to its vision of “what it means to be radically abandoned to Christ” may be what haunts most readers now…[Platt’s] vision of discipleship is unsustainable for the average person and minimizes the fact that God normatively uses very ordinary means to grow... Continue Reading

Busyness will eventually bury you, whether it’s physically, mentally, or spiritually. In fact, our lack of willingness to slow down will slowly but subtly grow to be the Enemy’s greatest way of deceiving and distracting us from God’s will for our lives.  The devil wants nothing more than to overwhelm our schedules and cause turmoil in... Continue Reading

As bad as the political repudiation of liberty for security and benefits is, the spiritual trade-off is even more deplorable. As Christians, like ancient Israel, we are part of a glorious exodus, thanks to the wonderful grace of God. We were miraculously delivered from sin, self and death, yet too many believers seem to wanna... Continue Reading

Leahy’s method is well worth considering anew. And we’d also do well to heed his reminder that “the worship of the Triune God through the risen Christ, and the proclamation of Christ’s victory, are always infinitely stronger than all demonic forces in their strongest combinations” (172). Satan Cast Out is a biblically sound survey of... Continue Reading

“American politics is an endless argument among people who share a history, a geography, a culture, a national character and a broad sense of commitments in common.”  The Constitution gives us a way “to keep our balance as a nation, and avoid large mistakes.  And it forces us to act together even when we do... Continue Reading

“…The design of these technologies are so addictive and create such a strong response on a child’s developing brain and nervous system, that they aren’t safe in any amount. Especially for Christian parents, I would say, even if you’re thinking, we’re not letting them watch any bad content; we’ve made sure the content is really... Continue Reading

If we can reframe our expectations, then we won’t be so surprised when we get something good and it doesn’t seem good enough, and we can more easily start to notice what is good about it and not what isn’t. I think that gets easier when you add it to another strategy, to remember that... Continue Reading

The story that moved me the most was Keesee’s account of their visit to Yullin Church in Seoul, South Korea. Keesee dives into the history of missionaries and the beginnings of Korean Christianity, highlighting the work of faithful Christians who have gone before me…The book comes with a free film series that beautifully captures the... Continue Reading

Most of our culture’s elite storytellers are pro-abortion; that is why “The Pre-Persons” has never been adapted for the screen and has not been republished in nearly four decades. Stories shape culture, and abortion activists own virtually all the major franchises. The past few years have seen the propaganda machine ramp up with a stream... Continue Reading

Faith anticipates God’s goodness, even when ministry feels fruitless and the clay pot seems shattered. There is a resurrection coming. It may come immediately. But if not, that’s where this journey is headed. Every time your pot breaks, remember—it’s not the end. You’re not home yet.    Think about where you feel afflicted right now.... Continue Reading