The sages tell of a famous king whose selfishness created much harm for those who followed him. The story goes that he made a vow that no one in his army could eat any food until dusk had come and he himself was avenged on his enemies. This was disastrous because the army was already READ MORE
Prompted by Bethel Church’s sermon series entitled, “Manhood: A Bold Call For Men of Nobility,” my friend Kay Kiefer, an amazing woman who serves on the front lines of helping people make life-affirming choices, sent me this note. Pastor Matthew . . . . thank you for this sermon series. One of the most stark READ MORE
There are two ways of influencing a situation that tend to dominate the leadership landscape. One is to manage the moment. This is when the person in authority recognizes the need for change and pursues a safer course toward transformation, putting into motion the manipulation of tasks or systems or behavior for an immediate effect. In READ MORE
Our world can be very dark. Children will go for generations in many corners of our planet without clean water. Mildly successful businessmen will trade their accomplishments in for alcoholism. On this very night too many women in our own community will wonder—even if for a moment—if they truly get their husbands’ fullest affections. There READ MORE
Oklahoman Stacie Crimm has done something that embodies ultimate nobility, dignity and selflessness. In so doing she has demonstrated humanity at its finest, offering a stark contrast to humanity at its most common. She sacrificed her own life for the unborn child in her womb. She refused an abortion. She refused the medical treatment that READ MORE
Two headlines over the past 24 hours have captured my attention and given me pause. One is from Britain’s The Daily Telegraph and suggests that doctors are of the opinion that abortion is a safer alternative to delivering a baby. Of course, the article debates the well-being of the mother when choosing abortion versus pregnancy. READ MORE
