In the late 18th century, a colonist began writing a manuscript that summarized the political unrest of his time. He produced a startling declaration read aloud in a political hall in Philadelphia: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them withContinue reading “The First Declaration of Independence”
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Whatever Happened to Humor
If you’ve ever gotten into social justice discussions online, you’ve likely encountered a certain type of person, a person who seems almost incapable of expressing any emotion except grave concern. They could be progressives, or they could be conservatives, but their temperament unites them. They are very, very serious people. Perhaps the first thing youContinue reading “Whatever Happened to Humor”
A Glimpse of a Disciplined Life
One thing that always fascinates me when I read biographies is learning of other people’s habits. That’s especially true when the subject is extremely disciplined. Tim Chester’s Stott on the Christian Life is not quite a biography of John Stott, but it’s not far off. He gives an interesting glimpse of Stott’s normal, well-disciplined routines. Here isContinue reading “A Glimpse of a Disciplined Life”
The 9% Problem with Christians
Our worldview is one of the most important things about us. The English journalist and lay theologian G. K. Chesterton proved this point by using an everyday example: “For a landlady considering a lodger, it is important to know his income, but still more important to know his philosophy.” My own experience confirms the truthContinue reading “The 9% Problem with Christians”
Want to Be Faithful? Think Like a Farmer
I tried to grow a garden once. It didn’t go well. I had great aspirations when I planted it. I pictured a well-watered and neatly weeded patch of earth that would yield a steady supply of summer vegetables. I planted, watered, and weeded really well—at first. But then came the heat. The bugs. The weeds.Continue reading “Want to Be Faithful? Think Like a Farmer”
How to Measure Success
Whether it is in our work, our home life, or our Christian walk, it’s easy to become overly interested in goals. We can become caught up in measuring success by cultural standards. We turn to gimmicks and fads to get “results” when living the Christian life seems difficult or when the gospel seems to failContinue reading “How to Measure Success”
Who Should You Trust? Psychologists Have a Surprising Answer
Can you ever really know who to trust at the office? While there’s tons of research on the actions and behaviors that create trust, few studies have successfully identified what makes some people more trustworthy than others to begin with. Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology does just that, showing that “guilt proneness”—a person’sContinue reading “Who Should You Trust? Psychologists Have a Surprising Answer”
One Thing or Another
The Oppressor Will Come to an End
No matter how I have reacted to betrayal or any other kind of heartbreak, I am glad to know a way exists to be victorious. Father, even the great apostle Paul did not want us to be uninformed about the hardships he suffered while in the province of Asia. He, too, was under great pressure,Continue reading “The Oppressor Will Come to an End”
Coals of Fire
In Romans 12:20 we read a startling truth, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Our natural inclination is to hate our enemies, isn’t it? But the Bible gives us a very different perspectiveContinue reading “Coals of Fire”
