Have a Chestertonian Marriage
A few years ago, a former student invited me to lunch. He was discerning the married life and he wanted my advice as a married man. I was…
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For freedom He set us free
“For freedom Christ has set us free.” (Gal 5:16) Why has Christ set us free? For freedom. Think about that; parse it. Christ did not set us free…
Lent is Time to Get in Shape through Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving
Christianity is not a cheap religion. Being a Christian is difficult, and it takes sustained effort. Yes, Jesus freely offers salvation (we do not need to “earn” God’s…
Edging God out?
Are you excited about Lent this year? Making long lists of sacrifices, prayers and goals? Or do you hesitate to take on a new discipline to add to…
Genuine Places for Seekers in Your Parish
Where can a Seeker find belonging in typical American parish life? In Seeker Small Groups: Engaging Spiritual Seekers in Life Changing Discussions (2003) Garry Poole proposes small groups led…
Create A Clean Heart In Me, O God
This year I celebrate the beginning of Lent, and I do mean celebrate. Yes, it is a time to turn back to God, to repent and atone and…
Pitfalls for Modern Evangelizers
I happened upon a discussion of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. For those who haven’t read this comically disturbing book, do so as soon as possible. It’s…
I Thought I Was a Bad Sinner Until I Really Examined My Conscience
This article is perhaps a little too revealing, but I hope it can help you assess your own sinful nature. I’ve been on a major journey of faith…
Just One Thing
So, I was thinking about Lent 2017 and all sorts of choices, proposed actions and guilts are swirling around in my head. You know: how Lent should make…
Jane Roe on the Damascus Road
In 1973, Norma McCorvey sued District Attorney of Dallas County Henry Wade over her desire to abort her unborn child. Given the pseudonym “Jane Roe,” the case went…