If churches shut down
People across the United States are finding out what it means for their life when the government shuts down. But what if churches shut down?
James Emery White
First things first
Have you heard what Brown University is asking applicants for the Class of 2017 as an essay prompt? French novelist Anatole France wrote: “An education isn’t how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It’s being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don’t.”…
The Theory of Desirable Difficulty
There are a handful of authors that I have been so consistently impressed by that I feel compelled to read whatever they produce. In fiction, there’s C.J. Sansom. In terms of business or leadership, there’s Jim Collins. And in a genre of writing hard to describe is Malcolm Gladwell. His typical approach is to popularize research,…
The Silence of God
Few Christians have chronicled their struggle with God more poignantly than C.S. Lewis. The famed Christian author was deeply in love with his wife, Joy. Not long after their relationship began, she was diagnosed with cancer. She endured a long and terrible season of illness before she died. Lewis wrote about his feelings following…
The rise of the paranormal
There is a growing belief in ghosts and 1/5 people claim to have had some kind of paranormal experience.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”