Jerry Bridges gives us the key to understanding trials in his book Trusting God. For those who have had a share of suffering and adversity, this nugget will be helpful. Bridges uses Job as a Biblical example of someone who experienced suffering and affliction. Bridges points out that Job asks God the same question we … Continue reading The Most Important Question to Ask in a Trial.
Catalogue of Tributes to Dr. Myron Houghton
Monday is the day of Myron Houghton's funeral. Because of Covid-19 seating restrictions, it will also be lived-streamed here. While we grieve his absence, we do not grieve in hopelessness. He knew the Savior, the Lord of Lords. On Monday, we remember his life and ministry to us. But on Monday, as his is at … Continue reading Catalogue of Tributes to Dr. Myron Houghton
Theology, Puns, and the Love of God: A tribute to Dr. Myron Houghton.
Dr. Bauder stared over his handle bar mustache. I knew I had said something that didn’t quite add up. His eyebrows communicated as much. Brett Williams had asked me a question, and I answered it in what I thought was a straightforward manner. But his confused look told me something was amiss. Another student asked … Continue reading Theology, Puns, and the Love of God: A tribute to Dr. Myron Houghton.
Putting the LIT in LITerature
"A good book captures something about life, but in the end, it captures us readers as well."
Caffeine, zip lines, and the Word of God.
A climbing tower, a blob, bumper boats, archery, make-your-own tie-dyed shirts, buffet style food, campfires, disc golf, squinny ball, prayer walk, snake hill, frog pond....these are not even half of the entire list of all that a family can enjoy at family camp during the summer. I was able to be at family camp this … Continue reading Caffeine, zip lines, and the Word of God.
Back to the 90’s: A Lesson from Youth Ministry
It was 1998. That sentence alone should strike fear into your heart. Ok, maybe not fear. But it should do something to you. The nineties were . . . well, grungy, rebellious, and low-tech. Businesses still used pagers, but some people had cell phones. Texting had been invented, but no one had heard about it. … Continue reading Back to the 90’s: A Lesson from Youth Ministry
Four Lessons I learned from My Father
For my Dad, on Father's Day, 2020. Well Dad, it's father's day. This year I want to tell you about a few of the lessons you taught me. I'm very thankful for them, and I'm very thankful for you. Happy Father's Day. 1. Levity is helpful, in nearly all situations. Something I noticed about you … Continue reading Four Lessons I learned from My Father
A Decidedly Christian Virtue
If you had to pick a list of virtues that mark a consistent Christian, what virtues would make the list? I think there are many virtues we would naturally list (love, joy peace, etc.) and rightly so. But I remember noticing one that flew under my radar. And I only noticed when I began to … Continue reading A Decidedly Christian Virtue
Quick Take: Blameless
Quick Take Series: Sometimes the Scriptures will use a word that is has an important meaning. It can be helpful to understand the meaning and context of these terms. The “Quick Take” series is just a brief look at some of these terms. It will provide a simple definition, an example or two of the … Continue reading Quick Take: Blameless
Be a Hoarder
A passing fad in recent years has been every type of reality show. When the originals all met with great success, it seemed like every possible angle was tested next. You had the show that followed the fishing boat into treacherous waters. You had the show that followed truckers who drive on roads made of … Continue reading Be a Hoarder
Thoughts Worth Thinking 