Author: Shay

  • The True Adam

    I took some time this week to read over the written debates between the late, renowned atheist Christopher Hitchens and Christian pastor Douglas Wilson that were published on Christianity Today back in 2007. The aim of the discussion was to answer the questions “Is Christianity Good For the World?” and the discussion is very thought-provoking…

  • Hipster Kid

    Bethany pulled out our little blow up pool this week and set it up on the patio. Yes, it’s the middle of March and our kids are swimming on our patio. This week’s weather in SoCal has been in the upper 80’s and beautiful. Definitely not the best weather to get us ready for Czech…

  • A Disciple-Making Culture

    I really appreciate this article from the Gospel Coalition on how to “Grow a Disciple-Making Culture in Your Church“: Jesus didn’t have in mind maverick disciple-makers; he had in mind a community of believers who, together and under the authority of the local church, seek to transfer the faith to the next generation. There are…

  • Not What I Once Was

    Though I am not what I ought to be, nor what I wish to be, nor what I hope to be, I can truly say that I am not what I once was, a slave to sin and Satan. And I can heartily join with the apostle and acknowledge that by the grace of God…

  • On Youth Ministry

    A quote from Burk Parsons in the March 2013 Tabletalk magazine: “The problem today is not so much that young people have consciously rejected ancient biblical values but that they have not been taught what they are, much less been trained in them.” Later he adds, “…we have neglected God’s call to train up the…