Do you feel gratitude or guilt when you think about wealth and possessions? Many Christians struggle with this tension. On one hand, we know we are blessed. We have homes, food, transportation, and countless comforts. On the other hand, we see needs all around us—poverty, suffering, people struggling to survive. We might wonder: Is it… Continue reading Enjoying God’s Gifts Without Guilt
Many believe that Christmas has been overcommercialized in our modern era. They are probably right. Months ago, before summer’s end, stores were already putting Christmas items on the shelves. Recently, Americans spent a record one trillion dollars on Christmas. Some have overlooked the meaning of Christmas or ignored it completely. Some children will wake up… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Celebrate God’s Love by Gift Giving
It is popular in current Christianity to think that everything done in the past was done wrong. Not only is it popular, it is arrogant. I would not lie to say that I have found a couple chinks in the armor myself. However, some current Christian leaders think they are reinventing the entire wheel, and… Continue reading Progressive Christianity and Poverty Theology
Shannon is my wife, and mother to our three children. She loves reading, and especially loves reading to our children. She has developed a list of five fiction books, and how they portray the Christian worldview. All of these books would be great gifts for your children. Tim You may have heard the expression that… Continue reading Children’s Fiction with Christian Worldviews by Shannon Madden
For those who are regular readers of the blog, you know that this is a theological and philosophical site. What does cast-iron have to do with Christianity? Nothing. I just want to share my passion of cast-iron for one week. I have put together a gift buying guide for those who may be interested. Cast-iron… Continue reading Cast Iron Gift Guide
