Do you ever feel guilty because the traditional quiet time just doesn’t cut it for you? Are you increasingly frustrated by a “one size fits all spirituality” that most definitely does not fit …
Is it Time to Resurrect Shame?
Shame died about thirty years ago and I’m wondering if the health of our nation depends on its resurrection. Psychologists, self-help gurus, and educational experts began warning that the real …
Tough Christians
If the great Christian classics agree on one thing, it’s that true disciples will be hated, persecuted, and slandered. To seek glory in heaven is to accept ridicule on earth. Here’s how one …
Sloth: The Spiritual Assassin
There’s a killer at loose in the church, a spiritual assassin with a long line of casualties to his name. He assaults relationships, our bodies, our bank accounts, our prayer lives, and, if …
The Blessing and Necessity of Good Works
As a protestant, I grew up hearing “good works” talked about the way so many talk about porn today—with utter disgust and horror. Legalism was condemned with a fiery fervor, and “works righteousness” …
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The Great Christian Classics List
Last week, I wrote about my lifelong love affair with the great Christian classics. This week, I want to offer a list of ones to consider. Please keep in mind: I read books from all major Christian …