I have always heard in the Christian circles I live in that retirement is not a biblical option. One of my early mentors said, "You can rest in heaven." And, he added, "I'd rather flame out than rust out." That made sense to me, and on one level I agree. The idea that Christians should … Continue reading Three Things Loved or Learned
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I heard about a man who put himself through veterinary school by doing taxidermy, you know, stuffing dead animals so people could mount them on the wall. When he finished school he decided to open a business where he could do both, a combination vet hospital and taxidermy shop. The sign outside said, “Either way, … Continue reading No Discipline is Pleasant
This week we said goodbye to Billy Graham, an American icon and a symbol for what has been good and right about evangelism in the last century. I had breakfast with my mom this morning and one of the first things she said to me was, "Wouldn't you have loved to have been in heaven … Continue reading Three Things Loved or Learned
We got a call from one of our sons this week, just wanting to check in and tell us how things are going for him in college. He is a senior, majoring in theater, and having the time of his life. He is getting ready to go with the theater students to France and Belgium … Continue reading Don’t Trust Yourself with This
Trigger warning. Men and women are different. And that difference is a wonderful thing, a blessing from God. But the difference also presents a challenge, and an opportunity to learn to love your spouse. This is particularly true in the area of sex. That's why I love this article from Desiring God, entitled "My Spouse … Continue reading Three Things Loved or Learned
Is God concerned about social justice? You can count on it. He rebuked people in the book of Amos who “turn justice to wormwood,” who “abhor him who speaks the truth,” who “trample on the poor,” who “afflict the righteous,” and who “take a bribe.” God tells his people that judgment is coming, and calls … Continue reading This is God’s Plan for Social Justice
J. Mark Fox 