My parents never seemed to like the girls I dated. During my high school years, I had several girlfriends. My parents would meet them, and would be very nice to them. But I could tell that there was something bizarre. It would eventually come out that they were not crazy about me seeing this girl. […]
What a sad thing to live life going through the motions. This type of religion is cold, lifeless, and boring. Worse of all, this type of religion will never experience the presence of God, except the presence of His discipline. In this passage, Hosea is pleading with God’s people to return to a real relationship […]
Resources for talking about God and the things of God
I mentioned that I would publish a blog with some suggested resources for families as they seek to engage their kids in spiritual conversations. I cannot tell you how much I believe that the primary place for the spiritual formation of children and teens should be the home. The church is here to assist what […]
The story contained in the musical Phantom of the Opera revolves around a man whose heart and face have been disfigured, but whose music compels a young girl named Christine to follow him. The Phantom gives her the gift of music and the opportunity to be a famous singer in exchange for her love. Christine […]
Article on Pentecost in the Post
Today is Pentecost, the celebration of the day that the Holy Spirit first came to dwell in Christians. I was rather impressed with the article in this morning’s St. Louis Post Dispatch by religion writer, Tim Townsend on the topic (Pentecost marks the beginning of the church). Thought you might like to read about this […]