John Grisham's latest novel, "The Widow," is an excellent example of how fiction can foster empathy.
John Grisham’s “The Widow”: Fostering Empathy through Fiction
Tag: Christianity
Do I Really Need to Love Everybody?
American Politics, Augustine's "ordo amoris," and an overwhelming commandment.
How We Live Matters: Grace Alone and the Pursuit of Virtue
Jesus, the authors of Scripture, and the early church all emphasized the Christian pursuit of virtue. Why don't we?
Not for the Faint of Heart | Book Review
Presently strained relationships with parents and/or deep parental regret. Distorted views of God. Exvangelicals and deconversions. In The Myth of Good Christian Parenting, Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis posit a connection between these things: When promised everything from godly children to a happy home, evangelical parents had a choice: trustingly comply or risk … Continue reading Not for the Faint of Heart | Book Review
Consistency: Evangelism or Excommunication?
If your church practices Church Discipline, do you model Jesus?
There’s No Retaking the Test of Life
An update on life, and a challenge to change your life, starting today.
Encouraging the Discouraged | 1 John 2:12–14
This post goes into detail regarding 1 John 2:12–14, considering such questions as "Who is being addressed?"; "What is the purpose of this section in light of the whole letter?"; and "Why are there no women in this passage?"
Inspiring Identity
2025 is over; here is how I’m launching into 2026.
Why Does Life Hurt So Much?
A fresh assessment of the age-old question: "If God is all good and all powerful, why do bad things happen to good people?"
Has Greed Replaced Your Gratitude?
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Advent are all connected.
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