Review: The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll

The Grace Awakening: Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another. by Charles Swindoll “Bound and shackled by legalists’ lists of do’s and don’ts, intimidated and immobilized by others’ demands and expectations, far too many in God’s family merely exist in the tight radius of bondage, dictated by those who have appointed themselves our judge and jury.”-Chuck Swindoll [from Continue reading Review: The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll

What is the golden rule?

Jesus summed up the golden rule in one thought—probably the most important rule in the world: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” You want the approval of those with whom you come in contact. You want recognition of your true worth. You want a feeling that you are important in your little world. You don’t Continue reading What is the golden rule?

Movie Review: God’s Not Dead

God’s Not Dead is a great conversation starter. I’m not the target demographic, so I won’t bore you with what I thought. The great thing about “God’s not dead” is it can start a conversation that can lead to something important. Josh’s classroom arguments are engrossing, thought-provoking and well-reasoned. On the plus side, Josh offers a well-stated argument for the existence Continue reading Movie Review: God’s Not Dead

The surprising reason you can’t influence behavior change

6 hostage negotiation techniques that will get you what you want from Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker There are five steps: Active Listening: Listen to their side and make them aware you’re listening. Empathy: You get an understanding of where they’re coming from and how they feel. Rapport: Empathy is what you feel. Rapport is when they feel Continue reading The surprising reason you can’t influence behavior change

Galatians For You (God’s Word For You) by Timothy Keller

Galatians For You (God’s Word For You) Galatians For You is a new curriculum tool you can use to learn or teach from the book of Galatians. Both student and teacher can use it to walk through Galatians, learning how the gospel message changes the whole of our lives. Combining a close attention to the detail of the text with Continue reading Galatians For You (God’s Word For You) by Timothy Keller