In last week’s post, I wrote about the first two principles of Christian manhood as developed by Robert Lewis; there are two more. Here are the four principles: It has always taken courage to be a leader, and that has probably never been truer than it is today. At the heart of leading is somethingContinue reading “What Does Christian Manhood Look Like? (Part 2)”
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What Does Christian Manhood Look Like? (Part 1)
When I was growing up, one of the first images of men I had was through westerns: TV shows like Gunsmoke and books by Louis L’Amour gave me the idea that men were physically strong, unafraid, and comparatively quiet. They worked hard and provided for their families. My father, who was a pastor, also embodiedContinue reading “What Does Christian Manhood Look Like? (Part 1)”
How Should We Respond to “God Told Me…”?
In the church today–and sometimes even outside the church–it has become increasingly common to hear someone say, “God told me…” How are we to evaluate these claims of God speaking to people? As with everything, we need to look to the Bible. In other words, is a given claim of God speaking to someone inContinue reading “How Should We Respond to “God Told Me…”?”
Who Are You to Judge?
This is a question that you’ve probably heard, whether directed at you or someone else; maybe it’s a question that you’ve even asked. It’s a question that I’ve been thinking a lot about in our age of tolerance. Many years ago, a friend told me that his mother-in-law was living with a man who wasContinue reading “Who Are You to Judge?”
How Does Science Help Us Understand the Genesis 1 Creation Sequence?
Of all the questions I have wrestled with over the years, this was the very first one, and the biggest. In fact, this goes all the way back to elementary school, call it age nine, and continued for about fifteen more years. I suppose it would be more accurate to say that at such aContinue reading “How Does Science Help Us Understand the Genesis 1 Creation Sequence?”
To the Remnant 