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Most of us have days when we think that Ronald Reagan was correct when he declared: “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” While every government has flaws,... Continue Reading »
Ray Gilder has written a book, “Intentionally Bivocational,” in which he stated the case for bivocational ministry. After reading his book and watching his instructional videos, I interviewed him. Today, at 73, he is the full-time pastor of a... Continue Reading »
In medicine, we get the most bang for our buck when we catch serious illnesses early. Much has been written about stroke care, for instance. As you probably recall from this column, or from public service announcements and advertisements,... Continue Reading »
“This is good,” I heard from four of my nearby diners at our monthly church supper. Two of our children also had pronounced it a good dish when I offered them a forkful for tasting, and I want you... Continue Reading »
All lives matter. Do they? Our rhetoric may not line up with our actions. We may be guilty of what we have despised from our politicians: all talk, no action. We say we believe in evangelism, yet we do... Continue Reading »
This recipe is similar to one published recently, and they both contain good, fresh vegetables. I saw a similar recipe in a column a couple of years ago, but I made several changes so that it’s almost a whole... Continue Reading »
I went to college at a small, conservative school. My dad wanted me there because it was supposedly 100 miles from any known sin. Part of the process for freshmen was Rat Week. Each freshman was assigned to a... Continue Reading »
In 2002, Barna Research released the results of a poll regarding the use of mass media by American citizens. The results were eye-opening. At the time, 50 percent of adults said they had tuned in to a Christian radio... Continue Reading »
This was Paul’s stand: “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.” In spite of a changing culture, decaying morals and persecution, Paul would not cower to the cynics or shift his stand because of scoffers, nor would... Continue Reading »
Many people own home blood pressure monitors. These little devices allow patients to track their BP as often as they like, but many physicians consider these devices problematic. Let’s make up a case. Mrs. King, 60, at the end... Continue Reading »
“My coworker invited me to his church again,” my neighborhood friend said. He is a hard worker and has a great family. He doesn’t go to church very much, but he is open to talking about spiritual things and... Continue Reading »
The Gospel rests at the foundation of the Christian worldview. Get the Gospel right, and your Christian worldview will stand firm. Get the Gospel wrong, and your Christian worldview will be unstable. A wise Christian, then, will seek to... Continue Reading »
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