In a post several months ago, I wrote, “Our mission requires self-denial, but we cannot make self-denial be the mission.” What do you think about this idea? A friend commented wisely, saying he doesn’t believe American Christians place too much emphasis on self-denial. We pay lip service to self-denial, but we tend to struggle with […]
Author: Cody Libolt
Christian Rand Fan?
I went looking for Christian fans of Ayn Rand. Here are the results of my search. If your interests are similar to mine, these lists could save you a lot of time. My search answers the question: Is belief in Jesus compatible with conservative or libertarian political ideas? I found only a handful of Christians […]
My Wife Loves Me Conditionally
[guestpost]Featured Article by my Bride[/guestpost] No, I don’t love my husband unconditionally. In fact, I am insulted by the idea of it. Somehow, the idea of “unconditional love” has been accepted by our culture as the most pure and true form of love possible. To love someone for personal gain is considered vulgar and opposite […]
Al Mohler Condemns Self-Interest in Voters
Imagine someone voting out of “self-interest,” what comes to mind? Most people think of pressure-group politics:
6 Exhortations to Serve
A Christian is a worker and a servant. Here are six biblical exhortations to serve. Like the servants in the parable of the talents, we work to share in our master’s blessings! 1. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works… that we should walk in them (Eph 2:10).