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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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Practice Makes Perfect
You’ve heard it before and likely will roll your eyes when you read it. “Practice makes perfect.” “Cliche!” you say. You’re about to move onto to something more profitable. But, before you do, remember, cliches are phrases of wisdom so … Continue reading
Who Are Your Teachers?
In Marcus Aurelius’ first chapter of Meditations, he makes a list of people in his life and the precious lessons they taught him. It is a chapter that is filled with warmth (he speaks of his mom, dad, grandpa, and … Continue reading
Are You Training Yourself to Be Like Jesus?
I enjoyed a breakout session with Jonathan Morrow on Jesus as teacher at the MAVEN Conference in Southern California today. He said loads of helpful stuff, but one section particularly struck me. He said: “‘What would Jesus do?’ is a … Continue reading
Wisdom That Helps Me Live Happier
The word philosophy means, “Love of wisdom.” That a good word for it because the more I read and discuss philosophy, the more I love it. It doesn’t just stimulate my thinking, but it helps me live happily. The Value … Continue reading
Books to Read & Discuss With Your Teens
Recently, I’ve shared books to read your little kids for family worship and books to help you teach your kids the faith. Now, I’d like to share some great books to read with your teens to deepen your relationship with … Continue reading
5 Bad Pieces of Advice We Give Teens
I think most of us would like to help the youths of our day grow in wisdom, but sometimes our little nuggets of advice aren’t actually helpful. Occasionally, our sagely counsel, though thoroughly well-intentioned, ends up hamstringing them. In my … Continue reading
Advice I Gave to Parents When I Didn’t Have Kids
I wrote this 10 years ago when I didn’t have any kids, but it’s actually good because it isn’t born out of my very limited experience, but by what Scripture says. Though I have changed much in ten years, these … Continue reading
Illustrated Children’s Books for Discipling Your Kids
Discipling your children in the Christian faith is the most important responsibility of parents (Deut. 6:1-4). By all means, give your kids necessary goods like food, clothes, and shelter. Lavish on them good gifts of toys, vacations, and entertainment. Guide … Continue reading
What Is the “Good Life”?
I gave this commencement address to the Independent Learning Academy’s graduating class of 2022. I want to begin by reminding you of what you’ve done to get here today. That is a lot of sacrifice, a lot hard work, and … Continue reading
There’s No One (Not a One) Like Jesus
There have been many religious leaders, but absolutely none of them are like Jesus. Jesus stands before us as one on a list of one. John Stott gives us one reason of why. Here, then, are the three main relationships … Continue reading
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