Acedia: The Steward’s Deadly Sin
When there is acedia (that is, apathy) toward stewardship, there is apathy toward the work of the Gospel.
Articles
On “Saint Martin and the Beggar” by El Greco
In any act of Christian charity, we see Christ.
‘My Kingdom Is Not of This World’: On success and vocation
God never promises worldly success or wealth or fame. What He promises is far better.
Lukas Cranach, Proclaimer of the Gospel in Visual Form
While Luther proclaimed the doctrine of justification in words, Lukas Cranach brought out this theology visually through his art.
“Conventionality is not morality”: What ‘Jane Eyre’ Teaches About True Virtue
Charlotte Brontë wants us to think about the difference between things that are good and things that look good.
Generosity in God’s Image
You were created by God to reflect His will among creation.
Why (and How) to Read Your Kids Disturbing Bible Stories
Our children need to know about ugly realities like sin, death and the devil in order to understand the faith.
The Problem With Random Acts of Kindness
Christian love is specific and sacrificial. It is meted out through the concentric circles of our vocation.
How to Listen to a Sermon — Even When It’s Hard
Making a few changes in how you listen may yield a surprising increase in your personal takeaways from the Sunday sermon.
How to Pray in Public
Many of us feel uncomfortable when praying out loud. Here is some practical guidance for doing so.
Review: Barbie — The Fruitless Search for Perfection
Writ large, the Barbie conundrum is really a human conundrum. We long for something ideal and perfect and good, but …
Stewardship Lessons from a Mission Trip
Mission trips can be a great and lasting tool for teaching and forming stewards.