I’ve made a habit these days of asking myself, “Why do I do what I do?” Why do I eat what I eat? Wear what I wear? Say what I say? Think what I think? Go where I go? Live how I live? Why do I do it? Today’s thought: I love to share the gospel … More Why I Evangelize and Love It
I’m free. But I’m not always proud to be. Not when freedom means public restrooms with no gender distinction. Not when freedom costs hundreds of dollars to turn a mother’s womb into a morgue. Not when freedom means I bake your cake or else. And not when freedom means choosing my own way. Because that’s not freedom. … More Live As People Who Aren’t Free
Funny how we grab a random title or catch-phrase and hold on to it for dear life. Take, for instance, our identity. We’ve been chosen and redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Who are we? Saints. Christians. Children of God. Disciples. Followers. Believers. But consider the lingo of the evangelical world. We shy away from … More Why We Shouldn’t Call Ourselves Born-Again Christians
“You don’t give a gift to someone hoping they’ll give you one back. That’s selfish,” your momma said. Do the right thing because it’s the right thing. Don’t expect anything in return. This is the essence of Christian morality. Christian morality, as it is portrayed in a biblically-illiterate world, apparently. Because the Bible actually says this: Do … More Why We Should Bless Selfishly
I live less than two miles from “Halloween Street.” Named the 9th Halloween neighborhood display in the country. Number one in my city. Almost every yard is loaded with an elaborate, overly gruesome display. For a good six weeks or so, I drive past guillotines, zombies, and hanging bodies, and find myself to be quite distracted. Not … More Resist or Redeem: The Power of Halloween Street
Journey of the Word 