This week our family returned from a week-long vacation in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains. It was one of the best things we had done in a long time!
Why are Our Youth Losing the Faith?
It’s no secret that the Church has a hard time holding onto her youth! David Kinnaman of the Barna Group says that of Christians in the 18-25 age category 38% have significantly doubted their faith and 59% have dropped out!
What’s Worse Than Pornography? -Video
“I have a problem, I like pornography!”
That short sentence brought a hush over the crowd. Some were shocked some didn’t know what to think and others avoided my eye contact in the uncomfortable silence that followed.
Where You Live Makes a Difference
Have you ever dreamed about having a house on the water, a cabin in the mountains or maybe a cottage by a river.
Dinner with the Dead in Moldova
Yesterday I ate my lunch with a bunch of dead people in Moldova.
Why?
Because that’s what everyone else was doing and I wanted to see how the people celebrate this holiday called “Pastele Blajinilor”.
The Excellent Wife Updated
In honor of Mother’s Day I want to honor the mother of my five children, Christina, for her unending love and devotion to our family and to God.
Is Traditional Preaching Still Valid?
In biblical times there were few methods of communication to choose from. If you needed to communicate something to a large audience your best option was to find a crowd and speak real loud.
Where was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
Did the Holy Spirit come late to the party? Why does it seem like he doesn’t do much until you get to the New Testament?
Why Your Self-Esteem Might be Too High
Last week our family visited the church in the village of Buyalick. There are no paved roads leading to Buyalick so when it’s dry enough the best way to get there is by traveling across the fields on makeshift dirt roads.
Ministry Idols
If you feel comfortable with your faith you might want to stop reading this blog post now! I’m just giving you fair warning!
What Do You Complain About?
During my high school years I used to do some work for an older lady who loved to complain. What did she complain about?
How to Love Your Enemies and Be a Millionaire Giver
It’s easy to say that we love our neighbors but how do we show that in real life?
Everyone wants to be a millionaire but wouldn’t it be crazy to try to give away a million dollars?