Introduction Despite the obvious Monty Python-ism in the title, we are not here to discuss very nice, not-too-tall shrubberies. “NIH” in the title of this article is the abbreviation for “Not Invented Here.” It’s a flavor of the groupthink form of cognitive bias. Those who suffer from groupthink display an inherent distrust of and/or hostility towards any product,… Read More »
Awhile back, I had occasion to phone my former employer’s offices in Florida. As I was waiting on hold for my co-worker to pick up, I was blessed as I listened to one of our university president’s recorded class sessions they play in lieu of hold music. During that session, he was proclaiming the integrity of God’s Word,… Read More »
In my previous article in this series, I identified some historical trends which have brought us to this sorry moment in world history. In this final article, we’ll look at its spiritual underpinnings. The Final Quest As mentioned in my first article on humility, Rock Joyner’s book The Final Quest has had the single hugest impact upon my… Read More »
Introduction Some of you may have recognized the title of this article as a motto from a humorous bumper sticker. Truth be told, that is precisely where I got it! Why did I chose this title instead of something more pedestrian — or even more importantly — original? Because a broad spectrum of Americans — including Christ-followers —… Read More »
What are you going to do? That is what the Spirit of God asked me. I had just registered for my last semester of classes so that I could finally graduate from college. I had signed up for nearly a double load just to get finished. My dad had been prodding me to graduate. His thought was that,… Read More »
The Purpose of Our Faith? Jesus knew why He was here: to bring humanity back to God. One purpose. Only one. Everything He did was all encased in that purpose- to seek and save that which was lost. He gave His disciples a directive. He told them, “Follow Me.” Jesus tells us the same. Then He said to… Read More »
