We have been homeschooling for 14 years. We are grateful for the opportunity we have been given to invest in our children at home. To be sure, my wonderful wife has done pretty much all the schooling. I teach math, and help with a few other minor things, but she is by and far the... Continue Reading →
Mixed Messages: Evolution & Anti-Bullying
Today we see many standing against bullying, and rightfully so. The anti-bullying campaign is a growing voice whose goal is to stop those that find joy in intimidating, controlling, and hurting others. It seems like every week I see an article about another person being bullied at school, work, or in their neighborhood. The articles... Continue Reading →
Building Character Through Encouragement vs. Self-Esteem
A few days ago my church finished 3 weeks of sports camps for children in our region ages 5-15. It is the single largest outreach activity that our church conducts. This year we saw God work in the lives of many people. In our first week of camp I noticed something very interesting. Our camp... Continue Reading →
Can We Blame It On The Brain? – part 2
In my last post I wrote about the need for believers in Christ to point their brothers and sisters to God's truth rather than relying on humanistic psychology. I also wrote about the importance on not blaming sin on others, childhood environment, or a chemical imbalance. In this post I wanted to share a few... Continue Reading →
God’s Word: Is It Really Sufficient For Us?
This post will probably be the first among several in a series that deal with spiritual and mental health in the church. I will not address much with those outside faith in Christ. This subject has become a major burden to me as I see many believers struggle over things and issues in their life... Continue Reading →