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How to Read and Remember
If you want to read for understanding and retention, here’s what to do before, during, and after reading.
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What Is My Spiritual Gift? Maybe You’re Asking the Wrong Question
Many people agonize over finding their spiritual gift. The Bible, by contrast, emphasizes not self-discovery but loving service. The anxiety about discovering “my” spiritual gift fades entirely when we focus on what we can do to help build up the body of Christ.
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Is Stoicism a Friend of Christianity?
I’m concerned about the trend among Christians to embrace stoicism as a way of dealing with the challenges of modern life.
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Top Books on Christian Apologetics
A friend asked me for recommendations on books on Christian apologetics. The following list covers general apologetics, faith & reason, science, miracles, biblical integrity, critical theories, religious pluralism, and the problem of evil.
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“Seen and Approved”
Like every human, I long to be “seen and approved.” Romans 8:1 assures me that in Christ, I will never face condemnation.
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The Gospel in a Nutshell
I chose John 3:16 as the first quote of forty quotes to feature because it is probably the first verse I memorized, and well might be the last I remember. Unlike many other quotes in my list this quote is one that I stake my eternal destiny on.
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40 Quotes for 40 Years
Some guys buy a new sports car when they turn 40. I’m happy with our minivan, so I curated a list of quotes that are important to me.
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Four Things I Looked for When Visiting Other Churches
While on sabbatical, I visited four different churches. The experience taught me how much certain aspects of a Sunday gathering really matter.
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Spiritual Authority: Insights from Paul’s Epistle to Philemon
Paul’s letter to Philemon shows both the legitimate and restrained use of authority.
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What Must the Label “Evangelical” Do to Be Saved?
In a world of “raunchy Christians” and vulgar evangelicals, is “evangelical” a label worth saving?
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Jonathan M. Threlfall 