In our secular age the battle rages not only over the question of religion in our public life. The very concept of faith is under attack. Cynicism and unbelief mock faith and the sacrifices it brings...
During my freshman year I entered the mile run in a field of about twenty men. I was in good shape and finished second to an outstanding senior who rarely lost. He graduated that year and left the...
Many wonderful emotions accompany the exhilarating privilege of bringing a baby into the world and then watching that little tyke begin to grow and learn and develop. How well I remember our son and...
The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 I'm concerned about the impact of materialism on families today. During the Great Depression, it was easy enough for parents to tell...
Where did we get the notion that the Christian life is a piece of cake? Where is the evidence for the "name it, claim it" theology that promises God will skip along in front of us with His great...
Be kind and compassionate to each other, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 The great tragedies of life can undermine committed love, but so can minor frustrations...
Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. 1 Corinthians 7:27 What you have observed by looking around your social circles is born out by the numbers: According to nearly every relevant statistic, the...
Do you enjoy teasing your wife? When you're with friends, do you occasionally reveal an embarrassing secret about her? One key to building trust is to take great care not to hurt or embarrass those we...