ARTICLES
Category: Life
Book Review: “Tell God How You Feel” by Christina Fox
Author Christina Fox’s new book, “Tell God How You Feel: Helping Kids with Hard Emotions,” is a valuable resource for parents in bringing their children to the arms of Jesus as they face the struggles and joys of life.
The Perils of “Wannabe Tough Guy” Christianity
As American culture continues its slide into moral bankruptcy, a “tough guy” brand of Christianity appears to be emerging. Are the sheep forgetting the primary reason Jesus left us here?
When a Woman Can’t Have It All
Women are told, “Want a career? Then have it!” “Want to be a wife and mother? You can be that, too!” “You can do it all and if it’s difficult or overwhelming, then you are doing it wrong. Is this true?
The Gentleman’s Guide to Shopping for a Lady
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you may be wondering what to give a special lady in your life. Here are ten guidelines for success when selecting a thoughtful gift for her.
10 More Under-the-Radar Picks for Christian Movie Lovers
Here are 10 more picks from my book on under-the-radar titles, “The Best Movies You Never Saw.” While only a few are overtly Christ-centered, they all embrace a biblical message, providing much to think about for viewers working to live out their faith in a secular age.
The Already and Not Yet: Developing a Christian Perspective on Politics
Politics and government matter greatly, but they are not the supreme places for our hope and trust. How does recognizing the already and not yet of this time between the inauguration and consummation of Christ’s kingdom help believers to keep a biblical perspective in an imperfect world?
7 Ways to Be a Good Influence on Others
Everyone can be an influencer for the good of others—and you don’t need lots of followers on social media to make it happen. Here are seven ways.
Suspended Between Heaven and Earth—Fly Fishing on the Madison River
Have you ever visited a pristine part of God’s creation where it seemed like you were almost in another world entirely? I had that experience fly fishing on the Madison River—and it left me breathless.
Pushing the Pause Button and Learning to Witness Life
When everything came to a halt this past spring, I sat in my chair in the front yard. I saw life unfold before me and began to wonder: how much do I miss of what God is doing when my day is filled with to-do lists and errands?