Reading for Writing: 3 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Reading
Writing well begins with reading well. And I’m not just talking about reading instructional books. The simple act of sitting down with a good novel can teach you just as much about writing as attending a class on English composition.
The Book: My Testimony
“Lord, if you’re there…show yourself to me.” Another night. Another prayer. And nothing but silence. I’d nearly given up on Him. The only thing keeping me going… the only thing compelling me to pray each night… was a thin hope, a slight chance that He…
Why you should listen to your uncle’s rambling family stories
As a boy, I spent hours and hours listening to my grandmother tell family stories about her childhood. She told me about my great-grandmother and the obstacles she faced as a woman who was committed to sharing the gospel. I heard about prayers she’d seen…
What is Metaphysics?: A Review of William Hasker’s ‘Metaphysics’
Whether you read this book or not, reflecting on these questions is well worth your time. As Socrates once said, ‘The unexamined life is not worth living.”
The Moral of the Story?: Examining the Moral Argument
Over the past several millennia, many arguments for God have been put forward. Few are as powerful as the moral argument…
The Day
When I opened my eyes this morning and pushed through the haze of half-sleep, the one thought that didn’t enter my mind was that today would be the day. And though the blare of our little alarm clock signaled it was time to get ready,…
Yet
BEEP—BEEP—BEEP–the sound of the alarm jolted her out of bed and onto her feet like a cattle prod. She blinked for a moment, trying to get her bearings. Where am–, she answered the question before it had formed. Home, I’m home. “What time is it?”…
In Memoriam: Ron Leasure
Meeting Bro. Ron I don’t recall the first time I met Ron Leasure. It was likely in passing, like so many seemingly insignificant moments in our lives. A simple introduction by a fellow minister – “Casey, this is Brother Ron” – followed by a firm…
‘Context Matters’: A Review of ‘Reading Romans Backwards’ by Scot McKnight
Does the Context of Romans Matter? Context matters. If I tell my wife, “She’s cute, isn’t she?” and I motion to our six-year old daughter, I’m going to get a completely different reaction than if I say the same thing and motion to an attractive…
A Review of ‘Modern Revivalism’ by William McLoughlin
Is ‘Modern Revivalism’ Modern? I grew up in a church that was heavily influenced by the American revivalist tradition (as most evangelical churches have been), though I didn’t know that at the time. For me, it was just the way the church was and always…