A Few Good Reads

Last updated on: May 1, 2015 at 12:12 pm By Scott Slayton

“5 suggestions for raising non-narcissistic children” Our children are naturally self centered (as we all are.) If we are not thoughtful about the way we raise our children, we will only increase this propensity rather than combating it. Writing for the ERLC, David Prince offers five suggests for combating narcissism in our children. “Above all else, a Christian parent’s job is to create categories in their children’s daily lives that help make the gospel intelligible as they prepare them for... Read more

What Does “Judge Not” Mean?

Last updated on: April 30, 2015 at 4:17 pm By Scott Slayton

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye?... Read more

A Few Good Reads

Last updated on: April 28, 2015 at 12:18 pm By Scott Slayton

“It’s Time to Love Baltimore” Much of our national discussion the last few days has focused on the rioting in Baltimore. Joey Rainey shares how churches in Baltimore have been ministering in the midst of the chaos and how Christians from other parts of the country can help. “This morning, Pastor Tally Wilgis and the wonderful people of Captivate Church are feeding kids. In an area of the city where 84% of the children are on a free or reduced... Read more

Husbands, Be Quick to Forgive

Last updated on: April 27, 2015 at 2:34 pm By Scott Slayton

This is the fourth post in the “How to Grow as a Husband” series. You can click the links to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.) I don’t remember the first person I heard say it, but one of my favorite reminders about marriage is that it is “the union of two sinners.” Now, if the husband and wife are Christians, it is the union of two redeemed sinners, but even then they are still people... Read more

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?

Last updated on: April 25, 2015 at 1:51 pm By Scott Slayton

No discussion in our culture currently generates as much discussion as gay marriage. The two sides on this issue are firmly entrenched and passionate about where they stand. The tide turned dramatically the last decade and conservative Christians now find themselves holding the minority position in this discussion. In fact, Christian ethicist David Gushee pronounced that conservative Christians are the last obstacle to what he calls “the full acceptance of L.B.G.T. people.” No Christian who is honestly following Jesus can... Read more

A Few Good Reads

Last updated on: April 16, 2015 at 11:54 am By Scott Slayton

“TGC: Day 1” “TGC: Day 2“ This week The Gospel Coalition’s national conference is taking place in Orlando. While I was not able to attend, I’ve been keeping up with some of the talks that have been given. This post shares some video, pictures, and quotes from the first two days of the conference.” “Seven Reasons We Hate Free-Range Parenting“ When I was a child we often walked around our neighborhoods unattended. Lately more stories have appeared where people have... Read more

Husbands, Watch Your Words

Last updated on: April 15, 2015 at 2:08 am By Scott Slayton

(This is the fourth post in the “How to Grow as a Husband” series. You can click the links to read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.) In two weeks thousands of people will converge in Louisville, Kentucky for the state’s greatest spectacle, the Kentucky Derby. Millions watch the nation’s most popular horse race as these beautiful and powerful animals glide across the mile and a quarter track. Commanding the horses are rather small men who communicate with the... Read more

Next on My Reading List

Last updated on: March 23, 2015 at 5:44 pm By Scott Slayton

Theodore Rex Through a couple of articles and a documentary, I became interested in the life of Theodore Roosevelt late last year. Edmund Morris’ three volume biography has been a constant companion in 2015. The second volume, Theodore Rex, covers Roosevelt’s years as the twenty-sixth President of the United States. It begins with his train ride from Buffalo to Washington D.C. after the death of President William McKinley. Roosevelt’s work ethic, vigor, and courage provide a great example for men.... Read more

Husbands, Admit When You Are Wrong

Last updated on: March 17, 2015 at 5:08 pm By Scott Slayton

(This is the third post in the “How to Grow as a Husband” series. You can read the first two posts here .and here.) When two people live together in the covenant of marriage, they will inevitably irritate, offend, and hurt each other. No union of two sinners, even redeemed sinners, exists where this does not happen. The husband must answer two simple questions. Will I acknowledge when I am wrong and seek forgiveness? And will I quickly forgive when... Read more

Husbands, Be Kind to Your Wives

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:46 pm By Scott Slayton

(This is the second post in the “How to Grow as a Husband” series. You can read the first post here.) When I was in second grade, our teacher would have us pretend to put on what we called “Golden Rule Gloves.” We would pretend we were putting gloves on our fingers, pulling them down, and buttoning them. While we did this we said, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. God is love. Love one... Read more