Monthly Archives: May 2025

Alcoholics Anonymous and the Rise of Spiritual Relativism

NOTE: Today, our guest blogger is a former student who has become a colleague since his graduation more than 30 years ago. “Is AA Biblical? The Rise of Spiritual Relativism in the 12-Step Movement” Today, nearly every behavioral struggle, from … Continue reading

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Childbearing: Fear, Joy, Directions

I recently had a conversation with a young man who confided his concerns about his fiancée’s reluctance to have children due to her fear of the birthing process. Later that day, I pondered this fearfulness. Several young women of my … Continue reading

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Remember Who Is in Charge: The Best Foil of the Judges Cycle

Judges 4 Personal Note This weekend, I have a grandson graduating from high school and a granddaughter graduating from college. Today, my daughter completed her MA degree. Next Friday, I have the privilege of presenting the graduation address at Birmingham … Continue reading

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Assumptions Are the Fuel of Conflict

When asked to fill a pulpit recently, I prayerfully went to my computer list of sermons and chose “Assumptions, the Fuel of Conflict,” based on I Chronicles 19. The church had a fellowship lunch following the morning service. A young … Continue reading

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