RHETT-orical: musing about Faith, Family, and Freedom

Most Christians lead a treadmill life - a life in which they can predict almost everything that will come their way  But the souls that God...

While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the rights of conscience in others, ever considering...

" 'It is … it is going to be an issue.' With those words, spoken yesterday before the Supreme Court of the Unites States, the ...

Our society continues to amaze me.  Truth, decency, morality, and plain old common sense continue to slip away.  How sad and amazing that t...

I have been joining hosts of other Christians today in praying continually for the hearings going on in the Supreme Court.  This is a time...

"As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments about gay marriage Tuesday, it’s important to realize what the justices are actually b...

Ken Ham and others share excellent answers to this question that is often wrongly answered . . . "Many people conclude that making j...

The unbelievable recent events where bakery owners and florists are sued, harassed, and persecuted because they refuse to serve gay weddin...

Our church, The Spring Church of Laurens, South Carolina, will be participating this Sunday, April 26, in the Stand for Marriage Sunday s...

Henry McLaughlin shares practical observations about the characteristics he sees in successful authors . . . "Over the course of my ...

"Daddy, come outside and see my piñata,” my nine-year old exclaimed on Sunday afternoon. After a long, full morning at church on Easte...

"How much longer will you keep trying? The Bible is full of examples of men and women who kept trying, who hung in there when things w...

Michelle Medlock Adams shares about an important spiritual practice - developing the listening ear in our hearts . . . I will listen to w...

“Daddy, come outside and see my piñata,” my nine-year old exclaimed Sunday afternoon.   After a long, full morning at church on Easter Sun...

Has God ever challenged you to do something that scared you?  Michelle Cox shares insights this morning and trusting Him and moving out in ...

Read my article "Date Your Daughters, Dad" on the Just 18 Summers blog here.

Terry Burns reminds us why it is important to never give up . . . "I was asked the one piece of advice that I would give new writers...

The vast high-velocity moral revolution that is reshaping modern cultures at warp speed is leaving almost no aspect of the culture untouche...

Easter offers wonderful opportunities, whatever your practices, to talk with your children about the essence of the Christian message - tha...

Read my article "Bracket Mania" on the Just 18 Summers blog here.

Can you imagine what a difference it would make if Christians ran for every office at all levels across our country – city council, school...

By now I’m sure you are well-versed in spiritual gift inventories. You’re probably also quite familiar with leadership assessments. It se...

When my daughter Anna-Frances was four years old, I took her on our first date.   “I will take you anywhere you want to go, Anna.   Where d...

Pastor Joe McKeever's writing has blessed me in the past.   Today, he posted another good one.  This time he explains five things about...

The first year or our marriage, I introduced my wife to madness.   March Madness. My father was an avid sports fan, and sounds of basket...

It shocked me when my son turned nine.  I realized that 1/2 of my time with him between birth and age eighteen was behind us.  Read my ar...

A portion of the prayer of St. Patrick (and it has nothing to do with drinking): Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me...