J.I. Packer’s Four Rules on Writing
"I have to remember that God made me a communicator. No one ever had to teach me how to make myself clear, nor tell me…
Make them count
I'm studying to give a series of talks on the life and ministry of Billy Graham. Here's a bit of a commencement speech he delivered…
Best revenge
Living well is the best revenge.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 272. Several caveats are in order before this one yields helpful insight…
Detour
I work a lot with college students. I've met some of the most amazing people. It's a delight--and gives me hope for the future. Occasionally,…
Effectiveness
Sometimes getting the job done doesn't look pretty. And that's okay.
Do something
It's more pain to do nothing than something.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 282 Two thoughts: We hate feeling helpless. Especially if someone…
Hunted
The Bible is a strange paradox: it's simple enough for children to understand, yet so profound that you could study it your whole life--indeed you…
Live or die
One of C.S. Lewis's many goals is to prepare his readers to die with hope, courage, and honor. The theme pops up consistently in his…
Like a bad dream
Thus far, I've had two careers: one as a surgical nurse; one as a pastor. Both have been tremendously rewarding. Both have also given me…
Onward
C.S. Lewis is a compassionate writer. He remembers his unhappy childhood well enough to engage his readers (whatever their age) with impressive empathy. I wrote…