What Faithfully Sharing the Gospel Looks Like

I INVITED A FRIEND OUT TO COFFEE. He is older and doesn’t have long to live. Because I care deeply for him I looked for an opportunity to share the gospel. We visited for about 45 minutes about things we had in common. Finally, I screwed up my courage. “Do...

To Spank or Not to Spank, Part III

IN PREVIOUS POSTS we established that the Bible commands corporal punishment.  We also established that children must be controlled, and that the best way to do this is with loving, compassionate corporal punishment.Hebrews twelve tells us that “God disciplines...

Teaching Children Gratitude

LUKE, AGE FIVE, wants to go to the playground, but mom has another plan, so Luke throws a temper tantrum. He complains. He grumbles. He wallows in self-pity . Mom knows her son should be grateful. She has spent hours lecturing him on the virtue of gratitude, but the...