INactions Have Consequences

Empty spaces always trigger unnatural responses. We proved this in a High School science lab experiment. Having sealed a two-foot glass tube on either end with cork and electrodes, and then creating a vacuum inside the tube, a… Read More

Still Got Thumbs?

My brother in Christ reminded me that too many men have lost their thumbs. He then shared with me how the ancient Israelites capitalized on this same messy predicament. After a battle during which the Lord God gave… Read More

Table Flipping 101

The subtlest of lies can neuter an otherwise virile man. And Jesus Christ’s disciple wears a target on his back today like never before. Perhaps the man of old fought more frequent and violent battles, but none seem… Read More

Who Rules You?

A king’s authority is always granted by his subjects. That’s because we’ve always chosen who we want to rule over us—whether directly or indirectly. Some would suggest choice isn’t always an option, that tyrants seize power by force…. Read More

The Lamb’s Assembly

Where’s your “church?” Tradition provides that we might worship together in specific locations, having different congregations to choose from. And indeed, those different congregations are a license for us to agree to disagree about what the Bible says…. Read More

The Warring Savior

Men are always fighting wars. But they didn’t invent them. God did. And I think the Bible explains why. The first man, Adam, allowed himself to be overcome by the sin of disobedience. His wife, Eve, was deceived… Read More

His Seal? A Big Deal!

My forehead’s important. So’s yours. Not because it keeps my brains from falling out. It’s also a billboard in a prime location. It can either remind me about something or proclaim to the world who or what I… Read More

The Scourge of Lofty Knowledge

We’re always looking for the red horns and trident. The problem is, wickedness commonly reveals itself incrementally, disguised in innocence, and concealed behind a neutral pretense. As a result, the Great Deceiver is able to methodically obscure the… Read More

Act and Be Known!

Feeling left out normally isn’t a pleasant experience. But maturity tends to soften the blow by providing a more realistic perspective of a situation. Exclusion isn’t only something we learn to deal with. It often just becomes irrelevant…. Read More

Bury Your Old Man

When asked what he’s done to live a healthy life into his nineties, Clint Eastwood once quipped: “I get up every morning and I don’t let the old man in.” This sounds like a great mental strategy to… Read More