Essays

The Man in the Arena

A recurring theme in Theodore Roosevelt’s writings and speeches was “the man in the arena.” Here is one of his classic quotes about such a…

Why worship? Why does the Bible so frequently tell us to engage in the art and practice of worship? Why is worship such an important…

“Abigail acted quickly…” (1 Samuel 25:18). Do you? Do you act quickly when it’s time for quick action, or are you prone to prolonged speculation…

During the past few months I have been volunteering as the assistant track and field coach at my daughter’s high school. I’ve loved it, and…

It’s easy to feel inspired when you’re inspired (and, yes, I do realize how silly and obvious that sounds), but what do we do when…

Has the “Great Recession” of our generation taken a toll on you? Even if you still have your job, and your family hasn’t been personally…