Think Theology

Justin Taylor has recently provided David Powlison’s answers to fifteen important questions related to Christian counseling. I’ve found them extremely helpful, wise, and biblically saturated. If you have an interest in providing Godly counsel and understanding the human heart, I’d encourage you to read through the following links. These questions are taken from Powlison’s essay [...]

Brian Croft provides excellent advice for parents who desire to pastor their children – How can I make sure I am individually shepherding my children? Those who know me will sense that my heart is very similar to Croft’s. In fact, he writes, “I fear many pastors are laboring hard to shepherd the church to the neglect of [...]

In the past five years I’ve had an opportunity to make a few observations about how Christian parents raise their children (toddlers to teenagers). These observations have been made within the context of a local congregation and as I’ve visited other congregations too. I’ve seen some parents make a huge deal about the necessity of [...]

Trevin Wax has four of the most insightful thoughts on how Christians can do a better job of discussing the issue of homosexuality within Christianity. His thoughts are in response to Jennifer Knapp’s recent public announcement and her appearance on Larry King Live. Wax has four suggestions to help us discuss this subject in a [...]

Every once in awhile, someone will ask me how I am doing. If I’m honest, it doesn’t happen often. In fact, it almost never happens from people in my direct sphere of influence. But there are several good friends, who are also pastors, who will ask me this question. At first, I don’t even know [...]

I am the lucky brother of a wonderful sister who has down syndrome. I have also had friends and family who have lost infants. Lately I’ve had several people ask me about babies who die and people with developmental disabilities. What happens to them when they die? Well, this question is close to many of [...]

Last week I commented on an interesting post @ CNN. Well, it seems that there are some further developments in what may be very important for our culture to recognize. They have now posted another article, No hooking up, no sex for some coeds. Wow. Two in a row! The story is about a decision [...]

I’ve often felt that Christian books on the subject of “marriage” are a dime a dozen. I’ve read through many that were helpful but often I’ve been left wondering where the biblical insights are! Not every “Christian” book on marriage should claim to be “Christian” if there is little appeal to the Scriptural position regarding [...]