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 […]
Category: Motivation
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 […]
Why It’s Not “Better” To Give
I often hear the misquote: “It is better to give than to receive.” Paul relays this maxim from Jesus in Acts 20:35. The error? Jesus did not say “It is better…” Rather, he said, “It is more blessed…”
The Artist is a Trader, Miss Taggart
Is art a commodity? No, says Mike Cosper. Mainly, it is a gift. This was a major theme of the writing conference: “Word and Words.” Hosted by Sojourn Community Church, the conference brought together a prestigious group of writers and teachers, including Gregory Thornbury and Mike Cosper.