Friendship A Theology of Friendship: Productivity and the Loneliness Crisis 22 Jul 2024 Loneliness is killing us. That's what the Surgeon General has concluded and that's what we see happening all around us. There are a number of contributing factors to the rise…
Friendship A Theology of Friendship: The Loneliness Epidemic 17 Jul 2024 Chronic loneliness is devastating to soul and body. We were made to be in relationship, but our culture is built to breed loneliness and isolation. We must recover a theology…
Friendship A Theology of Friendship: Introduction 8 Jul 2024 This year's focused study in on friendship, and particularly considering what a theology of friendship would look like. The Bible uses the language of friendship to help us understand God,…
Books A Review of “Made for People” by Justin Whitmel Earley 1 Jul 2024 "You are made for people in such a way that you will be lonely if it is just 'you and God'" (14). This is a shocking statement for some; it…
Books A Review of “Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts” by Stacey Freedenthal 26 Jun 20241 Jul 2024 Walking with a loved one who is struggling with suicidal thoughts is a tremendous burden. We feel helpless and hopeless to do anything. More often than not we feel utter…
Counseling The Fear of Exposure and Character Assassination 16 Jan 2024 "I can't believe that you would go through my phone! Who does that sort of thing?" It was not an honest question, nor a legitimate response to his wife. Julia…
Books 2023 Books of the Year 27 Dec 2023 Here are my choices for best books of the year: 5) Remade in Christ: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ by Paul Tautges A great little devotional focusing on a foundational…
Books Books I Read in 2023 26 Dec 202326 Dec 2023 Here is my annual annotated list of books I read for the year. 1) The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer This is my second time reading through the…
Uncategorized Drawing Conclusions About Francis Schaeffer 20 Dec 2023 It's hard to summarize a year-long study, especially when the focus of that study involves such a complex figure like Francis Schaeffer. Schaeffer is complex. There are some who might…
Francis Schaeffer The Three Phases of Schaeffer’s Ministry (Part 3) 13 Dec 202318 Dec 2023 Francis Schaeffer stands as one of the most influential thinkers and teachers in modern Evangelicalism. His influence, though not often visible, permeates many modern conversations and modern teachers. He has…