Casual, uncommitted Christians populate the Church. Many ‘sin and grin’ acknowledging their failure to live a holy life with a wink, occasionally feeling a passing pang of guilt. Of their lives they say,  “Normal human behavior,” and they are right.… Continue reading

The discussion I enjoyed with the young man was fascinating. He was a churched kid, well taught in the Scripture, knowledgeable of the traditions of Christianity. He is morally upright and in comparison to most of his peers, would seem… Continue reading

In 2001, a TV mini-series called “Band of Brothers” aired. It is great television, one of a rare few productions worth seeing again and again. It is the story of Easy Company of the US Army 101st Airborne division and… Continue reading

The science of psychology can offer up some very helpful explanations about why we act in certain ways. Knowing about our emotions and systems of thought can aid us in discovering tools that are useful for breaking out of self-destructive… Continue reading

George Zimmer’s gravelly voice closes every commercial with a promise: “You’re going to like the way you look. I guarantee it.”  The owner of the men’s apparel company goes straight to the basics. If a man is spending money on… Continue reading

Brainwashing is a technique used by regimes who want to change a person’s values and convictions. It involves beating up on the person’s identity, creating a ton of guilt and/or shame about that identity, and causing him to betray himself… Continue reading

Trail mix, that salty, sweet, crunchy, soft mix of various nuts, raisins, papaya bits, and dried banana, is a favorite snack. Sometimes I just pour a handful and eat it all together, which  creates a swirl of flavors. Sometimes I… Continue reading

Here’s one thing I have learned about being a Dad that you can take for what it’s worth. Your kid, be she 4, 14, or 24 years of age, doesn’t want a king for a Dad; someone who is handing… Continue reading

 He has lived as a pretender for so long, even he believes the lie now. When he talks about Christ, he has all the right words to say. He can even move people with his professions, but those who know… Continue reading

  A mother whose son bring her a handful of dandelions with his heart full of love appreciates them because they come with love. I am sure you have received a gift given out of obligation. How did that make… Continue reading