Marriage is for Losers
Jesus turns everything on it’s head. And in marriage, losing is far better than winning.
Complementarian Decision-Making as a Married Couple
“In almost every case, each of us has some wisdom and insight that the other does not have. Usually, we reach agreement on the decisions that we make. Very seldom will I do something that she doesn’t think is wise–I didn’t say never. She prays; she trusts God; she loves God. She is sensitive to God’s leading and direction, but in every decision, whether it large or small and whether we have reached agreement or not, the responsibility to make the decision still rests with me.”
Forgiveness for Moms Who Fail
“In my twenty-five years of pastoral ministry, I don’t think I have met a mom, including a preschool mom, who feels like she has done a good enough job. Most mothers labor under the weight of guilt—of frustrated ideals, imperfect performance, and deficient production. The laundry remains undone; story books unread, and tempers flare…”
Are Professional Sports for Christians?
David Brooks of The New York Times says NO. Gene Veith of The Gospel Coalition says YES. And Matt Reagan at Desiring God gives 7 insightful reflections on athletic achievement.
Your Church and Your Life Planning
“If you are a Christian, it’s worth asking whether you include your church in your life planning. I mean “include the church” in two ways: do you consider it as a factor in your thinking, and do you actually involve the people in your decision making?”
