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July 2017

July 06, 2017

Christ-Centered Stewardship in a Consumer-Driven Culture: An Interview about Money and Giving

Today’s blog is from an interview I did with Joshua Becker, which was originally posted...

July 03, 2017

Are There Errors in Scripture in the Small Details, Like Measurements of Time and Distance?

Inerrancy will largely determine whether we trust God’s Word or trust ourselves or the current...

June 2017

June 29, 2017

What Eternity-Impacting Ministries Is God Calling You to Support With Your Money, Time, Talents, and Abilities?

Ever heard of a “gospel patron”? Most probably haven’t, yet it’s a revolutionary concept that...

June 22, 2017

Happiness in Jesus Is a Righteous, God-Honoring Desire

This interview on happiness and the Christian life, and specifically related to my devotional 60...

June 19, 2017

Joni Eareckson Tada’s Advice for When You Don’t Wake Up Feeling Happy

As I’ve written and talked about happiness, I’ve heard from lots of people wondering how...

June 15, 2017

Six Eternal Truths to Remember Each Day

My life is being examined by God, the Audience of One, and the only appraisal...

June 12, 2017

Christ’s Exclusive Truth-Claims Make Believing “All Religions Are Basically the Same” Impossible

A Barna survey found that 59% of American adults believe that “Christians and Muslims worship...

June 08, 2017

Ellery’s Prayer, Childlike Faith, and Hobbies on the New Earth

My long-time friend Barry Arnold, one of the pastors at Cornerstone Church, shared this video...

June 05, 2017

God’s Works of Art Point to Him

If you go to an art gallery, you can watch people sit for hours staring...

June 01, 2017

God Owns Our Business: Alan and Katherine Barnhart’s Story of Stewardship

I have the greatest appreciation for the world-impacting ministry Generous Giving (see www.generousgiving.org). I recommend checking...

May 2017

May 29, 2017

Can Self-Forgetfulness Make Us Happier?

People who think a lot about themselves and their plans for wealth and success tend...

May 26, 2017

If I Have Enough Faith, Will God Heal Me?

Ultimately, all healing in this world is temporary, since people’s bodies inevitably deteriorate and die.

May 22, 2017

Why We Don’t Need to Fear the Moment of Our Death

Years ago, I interviewed a young man from Burundi who told me something profound: “If...

May 15, 2017

The Cumulative Effect of Our Little Choices

Have you ever seen a sink hole? Cars can be parked on a street day...

May 08, 2017

Real Love Encourages Others to Do the Right, Most God-Glorifying Thing

If we believe that sin is never in our best interests, it will clarify many...

May 01, 2017

10 Questions to Help Us Analyze Our Smartphone Habits

On his blog, Tony Reinke interviewed author and podcaster Alastair Roberts about smartphones and how...

April 2017

April 24, 2017

The Doctrine of the New Earth Is Central to Our Future and Present Happiness

A character in the movie Pirate Radio says, “You know, a few months ago, I made a...

April 17, 2017

Are Short-Term Mission Trips Valuable?

Wouldn’t it be better just to take the money spent on short-term trips and send...

April 10, 2017

This Changes Everything: A Challenging and Refreshing Book for Teens, and Everyone

I want to share about a new book, This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms...

April 03, 2017

We’ve Lost Our Vocabulary of Wonder About Heaven

In 50 Days of Heaven, I write: If we are honest, we must admit that...

March 2017

March 27, 2017

Highlights from the Linger, Kingdom Advisors, and Pro Athletes Outreach Conferences

Over the last several weeks, I’ve spoken at three great conferences across the country. I...

March 20, 2017

Should We Give Money to the Poor Even When There’s a Risk of Waste or Misuse?

Recently a reader sent me this question: What is your perspective on the documentary Poverty,...

March 13, 2017

Lottery Winner Says Winning “Has Ruined My Life”

One of the great ironies of gambling is that the vast majority of people lose...

March 06, 2017

A Teenage Girl’s Response to Teen Vogue’s “Post-Abortion Gift Guide”

An angry uterus heating pad, an F-U-terus pin, a box of chocolates, a girl power...

February 2017

February 27, 2017

The Shack: Biblical Discernment Is Key in Evaluating Any Book or Movie

The movie The Shack¸ based on the novel with the same title by Paul Young,...

February 20, 2017

Time in God’s Word Is Not a Grim Duty

Frank Laubach (1884–1970) devoted his life to encouraging literacy around the world, with the goal...

February 13, 2017

It’s Not Only Athletes: What Platform Has God Given You?

Last spring I had the privilege of speaking at a conference for NFL players put...

February 06, 2017

C. S. Lewis’s View of Women, and How He’s Impacted My Thinking

The following questions and answers are from my contribution to Women and C. S. Lewis:...

January 2017

January 30, 2017

Joni Eareckson Tada on Our Calling to Advocate for the Voiceless

Two weekends ago, my home church, Good Shepherd Community Church, had the privilege of hosting...

January 23, 2017

Being Sensitive in Sharing Scripture with the Suffering

When I was in high school, I had a friend that I really looked up...

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