UMMER traditions in the DeWitt family always include a couple visits to the drive in movie theaters. Since most movie theaters aren't open, and new movies aren't coming out as quickly, drive in theaters have been playing some of the classics. Our first drive in outing this summer was to the iconic E.T. (more…)...
Read MoreAST week I published a post about how often religious groups ground their beliefs in the Bible, but then extend the authority of Scripture beyond what seems reasonable. It's easy to do. I'm sure I've been guilty before. You feel confident of your interpretation of a text but then give equal credence to your nuanced application. It's easy to conflate…...
Read MoreHAT is more important, the Word of God or the tradition of man? For conservative Christians, this seems rather straight forward and easy. But our actions might show otherwise. (more…)...
Read Moreperfected my healthy caffeine addiction while pulling all-nighters to finish term papers in college. I really had a healthy caffeine addiction before graduating high school, but college sort of topped it off. I pass the whole "moderate amounts of coffee are good for you" by about 8AM every morning. (more…)...
Read MoreNE of the first articles I remember writing for publication was for a magazine about parenting teenagers. I was in my mid twenties. We didn't have children at the time. If it helped anyone it was either by luck or divine providence, depending on your theological perspective. (more…)...
Read MoreERE'S Your Weekend Worldview Reader with links to articles, essays, reviews, & videos I consider to be interesting or important from a biblical worldview. Join me on the first & third Friday every month as I discuss topics from the post with Carmen LaBerge on My Faith Radio around 7:40AM (EST). (more…)...
Read MoreELL, I never set out to make children's books. I am uber-thankful to get the opportunity and super-humbled that anyone wants to read them to their kids. Hearing stories about how families have used some of what I've written really is one of my professional highlights. (more…)...
Read MoreN his book The Artist's Way of Preaching, Charles Denison says, "Most people do not read poetry, but the preacher should!" I wholeheartedly agree. But I will go a step further, I think preachers should listen to poetry too. (more…)...
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