I’m leaving for Togo, Africa tomorrow as a part of a missions project. So, I won’t be confirming entries. But, if you send me an email with “book blast” in the subject line and confirm in the e-mail that you…
“The End of Christian America” and “Generation Me”
Brian McLaughlin wonders (see here) if there is a correlation between the decline of Christianity in America and an increasing recognition that there is an epidemic of narcissism (thinking of self as central). He’s on to something. . . This…
More Evidence Why Tony Dungy is One of My Heroes
BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — In many ways, it was like hundreds of pep talks and locker room speeches he’d given in nearly three decades as an NFL coach. Tony Dungy’s message was one of responsibility, of motivation, of not letting…
Kids 4 Truth Web Site
If you have young children who like the Internet, check out the Kids 4 Truth Web site. This week, the site has a special spotlight on Jamie and me and our ministry. If nothing else, it is worth seeing the…
We Become Like What We Worship
When I was growing up, we didn’t have a broad range of sports in Southeast Iowa. We played football in the fall and basketball in the winter. The rest of the year was baseball. We loved major league baseball players. …
Pastoral Advice for Those Planning to Marry
I recommend that everyone read this post by Andrew Ford. It is especially important reading for parents of unmarried children and those who are single. Andrew writes: It bugs me (and has since I became a pastor) that engaged couples…
An Emphasis on Justice and Holiness is Needed If We are to Grow in Our Understanding of God’s Love
“The more we emphasize the inflexible demands of justice and holiness the more marvelous become the love of God and its provisions.” John Murray, Redemption Accomplished and Applied, page 18.
Blog Interview on Unpacking Forgiveness
Kevin DeYoung recently interviewed me about my book, Unpacking Forgiveness. You can read the here.
John 11 and What I Would Say This Week to the Winter and Olson Families
Collin Hansen’s article (see here) has me thinking about the evil that two pastor’s families have recently faced. Pastor Fred Winter was murdered during a church service. The man who murdered a pastor’s daughter in Minnesota was recently convicted. What…
Collin Hansen on Forgiveness: When Hope Feels Like a Fool’s Errand
How should Christians respond to murder? Collin Hansen reflects on how two pastor’s families are interacting with the evil they have recently faced. In so doing, he interacts with portions of my book, Unpacking Forgiveness, that have generated some discussion. …