Things That Have Helped Me As a Teacher

Things That Have Helped Me As a Teacher

The Trap of Being “Open-Minded”

The Trap of Being “Open-Minded”

I believe one of the lies that pervades our society today is that we must always be open-minded. As my favorite toddler likes to retort, “No. Not.” No! I don’t want to be open-minded about anything but those things that…

My Top 20 Songs of 2020

My Top 20 Songs of 2020

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The 20 Best Books I Read in 2020

The 20 Best Books I Read in 2020

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An Introvert’s Take on COVID

An Introvert’s Take on COVID

I made a confession to some friends a few weeks ago, not sure what kind of a response I’d get. “Quarantine honestly hasn’t changed my life that much,” I admitted. “As an introvert, it’s really not that hard.” I meant…

The Slope of “Christian” Media is Getting Slipperier

The Slope of “Christian” Media is Getting Slipperier

I read a lot. I’ve been ordering Christian books from Christian publishers for years. Over the couple of years, though, I’ve become really concerned about some of the books Christian publishers are putting out…and convicted about my own failure to…

Did God Really Say…?

Did God Really Say…?

I think most of our bad decisions start with asking ourselves the question, “Did God really say…?” When Eve was tempted by satan in the garden, this was the question that started it all. Did God really say she couldn’t…

Please Vote, America!

Please Vote, America!

There are several things I could say about tomorrow’s election, but many have already articulated my views in a more profound way than I could. Dr. James Dobson, in particular, stated the importance of this election very clearly – please…

Plumbing and the Voice of God

Plumbing and the Voice of God

We had a leaky pipe in our basement last week. This has happened before, and somehow I’m always the one to discover it. Oddly enough, I never discover it because I find water spots anywhere. There was no water on…

A Good Resource for Requesting a Prophetic Word

A Good Resource for Requesting a Prophetic Word

Nothing encourages me more than prophetic words. NOTHING. My love language is words of affirmation, and nobody knows how to affirm his people better than the Lord does! I’m sure I’ve told this story before, but three years ago I…

Things I Hate That Other Millennials Love

Things I Hate That Other Millennials Love

Millennials are known for a lot – some of it good, much of it not-so-good. One in four of us live with our parents, 28% of us attend church once a week, we like to read, and we’re blamed for…