Connecting the Christmas Lights

Connecting the Christmas Lights

If you have children, they’ll likely hear the Christmas story at least a dozen times this month. They’ll hear it in Sunday school, at Christmas plays, and church musicals. If you’re like our family, who still plays fifteen-year old Veggie Tale videos, they’ll hear it...
5 Ways The Reformation is Still Relevant

5 Ways The Reformation is Still Relevant

500 years ago, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his “blog” to the door of the local church. The words and concepts have since been shared millions of times, and began what is now called The Reformation. But are his rebellious writings still...
Why all the Bible Battles and Bloodshed?

Why all the Bible Battles and Bloodshed?

  Often reading through the Old Testament feels like an endless list of casualty records – like reading about America’s Civil War – only much worse. Lot’s of killing. Big battles. Non-stop bloodshed. (Read Joshua and Judges for some stories “Rated R for Intense...
8 Reasons We Don’t Read the Bible

8 Reasons We Don’t Read the Bible

    My wife and I have four children, with our oldest in college and youngest in elementary school. Helping them develop their own walk with God is on our minds—a lot! So are questions about why so many young people are walking away from faith, and why...
Pillar 5: Know The Author

Pillar 5: Know The Author

  We’re at the end of a five-part series to help you boost biblical literacy in the home. I know, the expression, “biblical literacy” may be about as clear as “molecular geometry.” But the basic truth is this: Because of declining Bible understanding and...
Pillar #4: A Clear View of the Finish Line

Pillar #4: A Clear View of the Finish Line

  Every runner needs a vision of the finish line. Christians need a clear view of the finish line, too. Why? In both cases the finish line is the end of the race, and where the rewards are distributed. Did I say rewards? Yes I did. They’re distributed at the...