Licentiousness and Legalism at the Kitchen Table
“I wish there were no rules.” That’s what my 7-year-old said at dinner the other night when he was confronted (again) with the answer of “no” for something he wanted…
Read MoreHow “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Almost Didn’t Happen
My kids and I are thankful that it did: What people don’t know is that the Christmas special almost didn’t happen, because some not-so-smart television executives almost didn’t let it…
Read MoreFinishing Well
This man, Dr. Robert Mounce, wrote the textbook that taught me Greek. He’s president emeritus of Whitworth College, has served as an important biblical commentator (especially on the book of…
Read MoreSix Lessons from a Year of Family Devotions
This past December, I finally sucked it up and started fumbling my way through leading our family in morning devotions. It’s been a wonderful, and frustrating, experience, and after 12…
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Fridays Are For One Question
File this one in the “of course” category. Reports are that Joel Osteen will soon have his own reality show, courtesy of the creator of shows like Survivor – Mark…
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