At the start of the new year, I wondered aloud in the pages of Influence magazine whether “the American Church’s seeming failure … is the result of a prayerlessness that reveals lack of faith.” That failure is evident in our … Continue reading Three Stages Toward Greater Prayerfulness
The new year is always a good time to begin new habits. In How to Memorize Scripture for Life, Andrew M. Davis recommends the always timely habit of committing God’s word to memory. His book is a quick read, but … Continue reading The Habit of Bible Memorization
The Greek word for Christian appears three times in the New Testament, while the Greek word for disciple appears 261 times. And though Christian seems to have been coined by outsiders (Acts 11:26), insiders used disciple to describe themselves. Indeed, … Continue reading How to Become an Apprentice of Jesus
“Imagine a treasure hunter on a new expedition,” writes Dr. Ian Vaillancourt. “Although they are equipped with the best digging and locating equipment available, they don’t need it for this venture: as soon as they arrive at their destination, they … Continue reading Reading the Psalms Christianly
One of the most consequential changes of opinion that I have witnessed in my lifetime is the American public’s change of opinion regarding same-sex marriage. According to Pew Research Center, Americans went from opposing same-sex marriage 57% to 35% in … Continue reading Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? | Book Review
Several years ago, I began reading the books of Psalms and Proverbs daily during my devotional time. By following a set schedule of readings, I have been able to read each book completely once a month. This daily immersion into … Continue reading Why You Should Read Psalms and Proverbs Daily
When the Christmas season begins, you can always count on at least one major media company to publish a story debunking the myths of Christmas. The effect, if not the intent, of such stories is to question the historical value … Continue reading Debunking Christmas Myths | Influence Podcast
What does the Bible teach about the Holy Spirit? The Spirit Throughout the Canon answers that question by surveying pertinent biblical passages from Genesis to Revelation. These passages refer to the Spirit using either the Hebrew word ruach or the … Continue reading The Spirit Throughout the Canon | Book Review
“Our culture has become highly skilled in pointing out the problems [of masculinity], but, beyond public service campaigns and news headlines, we haven’t developed the same expertise in helping men solve those problems,” writes Chase Replogle. “We have lost the … Continue reading The Better Way to Manhood | Influence Podcast
To be honest, I steer clear of Christian books about masculinity. They tend to fall into one of two extremes: Either the believe that masculinity per se is toxic, or they teach “biblical manhood” is tantamount to rigid gender roles. … Continue reading The 5 Masculine Instincts | Book Recommendation
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