The desires of our body are both good and natural. They were given by God and their fulfillment plays a vital role in continuing the human race. However, we have wrongly elevated these desires and now believe that satisfying the sensual desires of the body provides the basic reason for living. Whether it be food, […] Read more

I have been writing weekly blogs since 2014. As I look back, I realize I have written a number of them in response to mass shootings in our country. I have had to edit this blog to include a shooting that took place this past Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal church right here in Birmingham, […] Read more

I have been writing weekly blogs since 2014. As I look back, I realize I have written a number of them in response to mass shootings in our country. I have had to edit this blog to include a shooting that took place this past Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal church right here in Birmingham, […] Read more

I recently read Arthur Brooks wonderful book, From Strength to Strength. In the book he talks about our weaknesses as human beings. And though we don’t like to admit it, we all have weaknesses. Brooks says when you’re honest and humble about your weaknesses, you’ll be more comfortable in your own skin. He says you’ll […] Read more

I recently read Arthur Brooks wonderful book, From Strength to Strength. In the book he talks about our weaknesses as human beings. And though we don’t like to admit it, we all have weaknesses. Brooks says when you’re honest and humble about your weaknesses, you’ll be more comfortable in your own skin. He says you’ll […] Read more

In Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25, we read these words: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of destruction.” This is a significant verse in Proverbs and it is stated twice. I personally believe it is mentioned twice because of its importance. In the verse, the […] Read more

Recently in The Washington Post, there was an article on how perfectionism is destroying our young adults’ mental health. Parents are pushing their children to build the perfect college resume. It is one thing to be a conscientious high-achiever but it is another to be an unhealthy perfectionist. The article goes on to say that […] Read more

Recently in The Washington Post, there was an article on how perfectionism is destroying our young adults’ mental health. Parents are pushing their children to build the perfect college resume. It is one thing to be a conscientious high-achiever but it is another to be an unhealthy perfectionist. The article goes on to say that […] Read more

I am discovering that many men suffer silently from shame. Shame has so much to do with the way you see yourself. Your sense of value and worth as a person. Shame generally is a result of perceived failure—whether it be business failure, financial failure, athletic failure, academic failure, relational failure or moral failure. Shame, […] Read more

In last weeks blog, I shared how Woody Allen’s worldview has lead to his sense of meaninglessness and despair. He acknowledges that in a godless universe, life is purposeless and upon death there is everlasting nothingness. Pretty bleak. I would however, ask you to think about the issue of purpose. Purpose implies design. Look at […] Read more