Biblically speaking, sin and its manifestations in our children should not surprise us. As parents, we cannot eliminate sin no matter how well intentioned we may be…. Sin should not surprise us. However, we should not allow sin to fester unaddressed in our families. We must train ourselves to correct the sin and instruct our... Continue Reading

Christians don’t need adjectives, trending tribes, or superlatives that make them vulnerable to narcissism and shame to know what it “truly” means to follow Christ. The Bible’s language is sufficient. Instead, God’s people are invited to live lives free (Gal 5) from any from of direct or accidental legalism everyday. The good life, then, the... Continue Reading

The court should practice self-restraint here if for no other reason than the centrality of traditional marriage to the well-being and stability of American society. The court should not lend its authority to those who are intent upon jettisoning traditional marriage like so much unwanted cargo. The justices should resist those who want to make... Continue Reading

As it stands today, what sort of gospel do these various same-sex couples know from their interactions with the various Christian bakers, photographers, florists, and caterers making the news of late? Even if there has been a history of good relationship and employment of LGBT persons, would not it have been better to eschew discrimination,... Continue Reading

“The church isn’t giving an inch on this issue. Sure, there are scattered congregations who are moving in this direction. But in terms of tens and tens of thousands of local churches from a wide array of denominations filled with people of all races and backgrounds who simply love God’s inerrant Word, we aren’t moving... Continue Reading

“Maybe, as a Christian … we haven’t been as articulate enough in describing what our actual stance is on homosexuality. We love the people. We disagree [with] the lifestyle. That’s the way I would describe it for me.”   New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy will no longer address his religious beliefs and will... Continue Reading

“Debt ultimately will outweigh most of the potential benefit you’re getting from the college education, Cuban said. “What you thought you were going to get in quality of life by going to that college, you’ve just undermined with the amount of debt you’re taking on.”   After 114 years, Sweet Briar College revealed this week... Continue Reading

“While we run from God and seek him not, he pursues us through his Holy Spirit, his Holy Word, and his Holy Church. And with sovereign ease, in his own timing, we, who are lost, are found. Friends, aren’t you glad God is the Master Seeker and his church is a Seeker Driven fellowship?”   I am so thankful that God seeks... Continue Reading

“Part of the reason that the president gave few details about Islam and the founding era is that most of Islam’s role at that time was either in negative associations, or in real Muslim slaves. Neither gives much fodder, I’m afraid, for positive examples that the president might cite.”   President Obama created controversy in... Continue Reading

Divorce doesn’t prevent a father from providing. It often just reveals the fact that he never did. Not all abusers utilize financial abuse, it’s just the one thing the statistics focus on because it’s easily measured. But even then, divorce is painted as the culprit instead of the one who is “worse than an infidel.”... Continue Reading