Slavery is objectionable. I get that. I don’t want to imply slavery is a perfect, all-inclusive way of describing the Christian’s relationship with God. Sounds small to me. And if you don’t think of yourself as a slave, this might not change your mind – and I’m not necessarily here to do that. What I’d like to [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Last week, I shared an introduction to slavery, but I didn’t explain why slavery matters, why Christians should be all over it. That was a mistake – I should have started with this article. In a era where slavery is marginalized, its benefits go unnoticed… forgotten. Who wakes up in the morning thinking, How can I [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Science is based on observation and experimentation. When it’s not, it’s not science. Serving others is, in this way, a science. The hodge-podge experiments When I was about seven years old, like other seven year olds, I performed “experiments.” I had the privilege of being home schooled, so for the most part my experiments were encouraged. Plus, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Once upon a time, everyone understood slavery. You either owned a slave or were one. Sure, some cultures traditionally never had slaves, but for the most part, it's been a normal part of life. Until now. Now slavery's banned. (But secretly - or not so secretly - I'm bringing it back.)
Continue reading...Thursday, January 28, 2010
How do you measure effectiveness in what you do? What are you really trying to accomplish? Where and how do you focus your effort? At a men’s prayer breakfast seven or eight years ago, my dad mentioned this verse: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children…” -Proverbs 13:22 Inheritance could represent anything a father would [...]
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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