I’ve done a lot of monthly roundup posts through the years, some better than others, and let me just say… this one is really good! Heads up: you can follow my author profile on Goodreads or Amazon if you’re into that sorta thing. (I find it a neat feature on both sites.) Free eBook: Dark […]
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How to Listen to a Sermon: 15 Practical Tips for Receiving the Word
“Pay attention to what you hear.” Those were Jesus’ words to his followers shortly after sharing the Parable of the Soils in Mark 4, a parable that explains the different results of Word proclamation. In that parable, some hear the Word, only to have it snatched away by the devil. Others do not receive the […]
The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes
It’s hard for me to describe the effect reading a Nancy Pearcey book has on me. I’ll try though. It’s like having your breath taken away by the natural wonder of a place like the Grand Canyon. That’s how the beauty of Christian truth I read about in Total Truth and then Finding Truth (see […]
How to Plan Your Daily Prayer Routine
This article originally ran on OpentheBible.org. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:6) Prayer is an offer of a lifetime. The God of the universe invites us into His […]
Recommended Links for October 2023
Happy Reformation month, friends! This November 10-11 I’m leading a workshop called Transformational Bible Study at The Orchard EFC in Barrington, IL. Learn more here and here. Is the Israel-Hamas War REALLY a Sign of the End Times? This relatively short video by Todd Friel is helpful on thinking through a biblical approach to the […]
