November 17, 2016

Have Evangelicals Lost Their Credibility by Voting for Trump?

I find it ironic that the same people who called us hypocrites, bigots and worse now tell us that we have lost our moral credibility by voting for Trump.

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A La Carte (October 17) October 17, 2017
Today’s Kindle deals include four books that, to my knowledge, are rarely on sale. The Spread of the Gospel This neat little map displays the spread of the gospel over time. Is It Really God Speaking to You? “‘I’ve prayed about this and I really feel like God told me that it would be okay.’ Those were the words that I heard when a young lady informed me that […]
How to Talk To Your Kids About Human Dignity October 16, 2017
As Christian parents, it is important we teach our kids the truth about who they are, who God is, and about their place in the mission of God. One important piece of this role is to teach and talk to our kids about what it means to be human and to see the humanity of others.
Vlog: 7 False Teachers in the Church Today October 16, 2017
Wherever there is truth there will be error. Wherever there are people teaching sound doctrine there will be people teaching false doctrine. Here, in video format, are 7 false teachers in the church today. Here it is for both YouTube and Facebook. (For those wondering, the nerve syndrome that has kept me from being able to do my usual typing lingers, hence t […]
A La Carte (October 16) October 16, 2017
Today’s Kindle deals include several volumes of the excellent Preaching the Word commentary series. A Lost Diamond “My dear wife of 53 years still wears her engagement ring continually, night and day. It was not an expensive ring, but the years had made it very precious to us both. A few days ago she got out of bed in the morning and realised that her engage […]
Answer to ‘Tis a Point October 15, 2017
A short time ago I shared a beautiful little poem by John Newton: ‘Tis a Point I Long to Know. In that poem Newton professes the universal experience of the Christian in our searching, our wondering, our perplexity, and, eventually, our confidence. After I posted it, I learned that a friend of Newton’s penned a poetic response titled “Answer to ‘Tis a Point. […]
Vlog: Ask Me Anything October 14, 2017
I always enjoy answering the questions that come in through my Ask Me Anything feature. I usually answer them in writing, but as I transition (at least for now) to a video format, I’ve decided to try answering them that way. Here’s the very first video edition of Ask Me Anything. I answer questions about wasting time on television; my most formative books; a […]
Weekend A La Carte (October 14) October 14, 2017
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books I’ve rarely seen on sale. The Baffling Call of God “August 5, 2014 was the darkest Tuesday of my life. My mother, critically ill with the Ebola virus, was returning from Liberia to the United States for treatment that we hoped would save her life.” We Are Equally Sinful. We Are Not All Equally Broken or Toxic. “Let me […]
Free Stuff Fridays (Win Logos!) October 13, 2017
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Logos Bible Software who also sponsored the blog this week. They are offering a great prize this week: One winner will receive Logos 7 Silver. There’s no better way to kickstart your Logos collection! While you’re considering Logos (and waiting to hear if you’ve won), why don’t you download Logos 7 Basic, which […]

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How Should We Approach Debt?
One hundred years ago, debt was regarded as an earned privilege for the few. Now it’s seen as an inalienable right for all. Borrowing has become an integral part of our lives. Why do I receive mailings telling me that $5,000 or $10,000 or $20,000 has already been approved for me and to receive it I need only send in the enclosed agreement? Why do banks and c […]
How Do Most People Respond to What You’ve Written About Happiness?
I find that most Christians are surprised but open to these ideas about happiness, including that God is a happy God and offers us His own happiness. Yet some remain doggedly determined to believe and teach that God doesn’t want His children happy and happiness is inherently wrong. This is so strange, because what loving father doesn’t want his children full […]
Prosperity Theology Tells Us to Live Now as Kings, Not Servants
I’ve written in my books (including Managing God’s Money and Money, Possessions, and Eternity) and on my blog about the false doctrine of prosperity gospel. This philosophy teaches that the more money you give away, the wealthier you will become. Following God through giving and other forms of obedience becomes a formula for abundant provision and the celebr […]
Why I Signed a Statement in Defense of the DACA Dreamers
In August I signed the Nashville Statement about marriage, addressing gender issues and homosexual marriage. While controversial and perhaps in some parts imperfectly worded, I still believe that was the right thing to do. Recently I also signed an Evangelical Leader Statement of Principles on Dreamers, which focuses on encouraging solutions for those in the […]
Recent Interviews about Heaven, from Two Christ-Centered Churches in Texas
I recently got back from a trip to Texas, where I spoke at two churches and at a fiction writers’ conference. I enjoyed speaking in Plano at First Baptist Prestonwood, a mega-church that is Bible-based and Jesus-centered. I thank God for Jack Graham and the other pastors and staff. In this picture taken there, I’m with Pastor Johnson Bakashaba, who has a min […]
The Problem of Evil and Suffering in Las Vegas and Elsewhere
Words are sadly inadequate as a response to all the recent natural disasters, and this week we had to face the added dimension of human evil in the Las Vegas murders. This isn’t the first time, and won’t be the last, that we who are Jesus-followers either ask or are asked by others, “How can a good and loving God allow such tragedies?” When tragedies come, o […]
Clothing Yourself in Humility Will Please Christ and Bring You Happiness
Here are some thoughts on how God values humility and what it looks like, based on 1 Peter 5:5-6: All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Humility isn’t pretending that we’re unwor […]
What Should We Say to the Loved Ones of an Unbeliever Who Has Died?
In a recent episode of his podcast, Russell Moore discussed the question, “What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral?” He gave a helpful answer for both those who attend such funerals, and those who conduct them. I addressed a similar question in a blog post How Do I Minister to an Unsaved Friend Whose Loved One Died Without a Relationship with Christ?, […]

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How to become richer than Rockefeller
So if we think of "wealth" in terms of amenities and luxuries rather than the number on our bank statement, I would say we are doing pretty good.
How To Use Evernote: 21 Creative Uses
Evernote is free desktop download that works like a large reference file. I like to call it my "external brain." What is great about this application is that you can store documents, photos, and webpages all in the same place. Everything is keyword searchable. What is really cool is that any text that appears in your photos is also keyword searchab […]
Dear Friend/MLM Member: Please Don’t Do This
For the purposes of the article I am defining Multi-level Marketing as any business that has a downline. Meaning members earn a percentage of the earnings of those they recruit. I currently have family members in MLMs, some friends in MLMs, have been recruited by Primerica and many others, and my wife even sold Stella and [...]
My New Favorite Money-Saving Strategy That You Aren’t Using
I just love finding new ways to save money. It is kind of an addiction really. 😉 And after spending years being a guinea pig with a lot of money-saving tips I created this 3-step process I used to help me save over 50% on almost all of my purchases. So today I just want [...]
How I made $2,145 Last Month by decluttering
A few years ago I began a journey towards minimalism. And not the weird kind where you sleep on the floor and only have one plate and one fork, but a kind where I question all my possessions and get rid of the stuff I don’t need. I had read a few books that were [...]
Why God’s way takes longer
As I was staring at this tree I began to realize that trees grow slowly. You plant a seed for a tree and it takes a while to sprout and takes a while to grow to a decent size.Grass and even plants, on the other hand, grow a lot faster. They sprout up quickly and sometimes you can even notice growth one day to the next. I have been enjoying watching this rapi […]
How to get started investing in Real Estate for beginners
I have been wanting to do some real estate investing for years, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet. We all have our excuses don’t we? But a friend of mine, Brandon Turner, is part of the largest real estate investing website out there (BiggerPockets.com) and has been investing in real estate for years. [...]
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12 Ways To Turn a Bad Day Into a Better One
Bad days are inevitable. They happen to everyone. But, there are things you can do to make them better. Here are a few of my favorite ways to turn a bad day around...
7 Simple Ways To Raise Non-Materialistic Children
Ironically, many children raised in wealth demonstrate the same tendencies as those who are raised in extreme poverty: depression, despair, attempted suicide, drug and alcohol use, and shoplifting. Why this behavior? The parents, who are way too busy making money, sacrifice meaningful time with their children.

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Batman, Superman, and a Rebirth for the Family
For the past 75 years or so, Superman has had a girlfriend. Now he has a wife, and a son, and a new direction. And he’s not alone. Even Batman, easily caricatured as a loner in his cave, has a... Read More The post Batman, Superman, and a Rebirth for the Family appeared first on Russell Moore.
Are You “Struggling” With Sin?
Yesterday I noted on social media how frustrated I am with the common evangelical lingo of saying, “I’m struggling with…” fill in the blank with some persistent sin, anything from gossip to jealousy to pornography. I suppose there’s probably been... Read More The post Are You “Struggling” With Sin? appeared first on Russell Moore.
Where Is God in a Mass Shooting?
A few hours ago I was on the phone with a friend in Las Vegas. He and his neighbors had just lived through, and will be living through for some time, the trauma of seeing in their own city the... Read More The post Where Is God in a Mass Shooting? appeared first on Russell Moore.
Hugh Hefner Did Not Live the Good Life
Overnight, we learned of the death of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Hefner is the iconic figure who not only made pornography socially respectable (and even more lucrative), but also spent a life constructing a “playboy philosophy” of sexual freedom that... Read More The post Hugh Hefner Did Not Live the Good Life appeared first on Russell Moore.
Why Americans Love Doomsday Prophecies
Today I have a piece in The Washington Post on the phenomenon of doomsday prophecies. Here’s an excerpt: Here we are again. News reports are abuzz with a “Christian numerologist” suggesting that Sept. 23, 2017, is the fixed date for the end of... Read More The post Why Americans Love Doomsday Prophecies appeared first on Russell Moore.
Will a Happy Marriage Prevent an Affair?
Whenever one sees a marriage fall apart due to adultery, one of the first things one hears is, “And I thought they were so happy!” Often, we tend to assume that couples torn asunder by an affair must be secretly... Read More The post Will a Happy Marriage Prevent an Affair? appeared first on Russell Moore.
How I Write
In this episode of Signposts, I talk about my approach to writing. From keeping track of ideas, to writing books and articles, this podcast offers you a look at the whole process. You can find the full transcript and links... Read More The post How I Write appeared first on Russell Moore.
Independence Day and the Empty Tomb
A few years ago, I stood at the grave of Thomas Jefferson, and wondered. I was in Charlottesville to speak at the university Mr. Jefferson founded, and made my way up to his homeplace, Monticello. Standing at his grave, I was... Read More The post Independence Day and the Empty Tomb appeared first on Russell Moore.
What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral?
In this episode of Signposts, I talk about what to say at the funeral of an unbeliever. You can find the full transcript and links to subscribe below. What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral? — Transcript The... Read More The post What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral? appeared first on Russell Moore.
Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You?
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” These words are the John 3:16 of American cultural Christianity. Watch how often... Read More The post Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? appeared first on Russell Moore.

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Have You Transferred Yet?
Have you transferred across to the new Unashamed Workman blog? We are no longer posting here, but across at www.unashamedworkman.org. The site is for pastors and all those who want to listen well to the Word of God. We have a new team of contributors writing fresh articles every week. We have Workman’s Toolbox entries […]
Ouch!
Great article at the new Unashamed Workman website: “This might sting.” “The sermon became our baby and we made it through the delivery! And now someone is about to tell us that our baby is ugly, or that our baby did something wrong. ” (Tim Bridges)
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Unashamed Workman has moved and relaunched. Find the new website here and update your Google Readers to www.unashamedworkman.org The first new post: “So What’s New?” The first new article: “God’s Word, My Voice.”
Next Week
Unashamed Workman Relaunch
I wanted to announce that after a six month hiatus, Unashamed Workman will soon be relaunching. The emphasis on preaching will certainly continue. But we will be moving to a multiple author format on a brand new website. This should enhance the blog in terms of the frequency, quality and breadth of content. Stay tuned. Keep preaching.

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How Can Husbands Protect Their Wives from Burnout
So here's Shona's film debut! Needless to say, she hates it and is hiding in a corner today. I think she did really well. She just needs to master that admiring fawning look while I'm talking. Read more ›
The Curse of Knowledge
The curse of knowledge can be overcome by stripping out jargon, consulting with others, taking the smallest steps of logic in the right order, and by helping people know where they are in the argument. Read more ›
Links for Christian Parents
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An Open Letter to those Suffering with Depression
Although you feel hopeless and helpless, I want to assure you right up front that there is hope and there is help. I’ve been there myself and I’ve felt the same despair and darkness that you feel. Read more ›
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What the Church can Learn from Weinsteingate
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TED Talk Exegesis
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Is Wisdom Covenantal?
Wisdom in the Old Testament is seen by many as an Island Unto Itself. That is, Wisdom is not connected to covenant, to law, or to prophecy. It is secular, it is universal, it is non-redemptive, it is observational and experiential and open to anyone who ponders creation and the way of humans in the […]
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From CBE By Sarah Lindsay A few years ago, when my middle daughter was three, we were discussing her favorite preschool job: leading the lunchtime prayer. I said that maybe she could be a pastor, like our own pastor Todd, when she grew up. Her eyes lit up and she proclaimed: “Yes! I will be pastor Todd! And […]
Bury The Word “Evangelical”
It’s time to bury the word “evangelical.” It’s both past time to bury it but it’s also time yet again to bury it. I have a strategy for doing so, but first this: Kate Shellnutt, at CT, writes, More than 80 years ago, the first president of Princeton Evangelical Fellowship aspired for the organization to allow […]
Prophets in America
Molly Hensley-Clancy: It’s the first day of Prophecy Week at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Or, as students here like to call the place, Christian Hogwarts. The auditorium of the civic center in Redding, California, where first-year students have class, is so full of eager, neatly dressed young people that it’s initially impossible to find […] […]
Lord, We Pray
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Book Review of “Single Gay Christian”
I just finished reading Gregory Coles’ moving memoir Single Gay Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity (IVP, 2017). In many ways, there is much to admire about this book. Coles is a great writer and has put together a real page-turner. This is not a boring book. Coles’ honesty and vulnerability come […]
Archbishop of Canterbury on Homosexuality: “I can’t give a straight answer”
GQ published a short interview with Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby last week. In it, Alastair Campbell asks Welby a series of pointed questions about the morality of gay sexual activity. Welby’s response is astonishing. I am not surprised that Welby fails to defend what the Bible teaches about sexuality. I am surprised that he is […]
Getting downwind of ourselves
A wise preacher once said that it is good to get downwind of yourself whenever you can. Sometimes we don’t smell our own B.O. when everyone around us wishes that we would. It’s an odiferous metaphor for the way our lives sometimes unfold. Sometimes our self-perceptions do not match the perceptions that others have of […]
Should intersex infants be subject to “corrective” surgeries?
The Washington Post has published a long-form piece featuring a number of heart-rending stories about intersex persons. For those unfamiliar with intersex, it is term used to describe a variety of conditions which involve some physical disorder of sex development. The Post article focuses on the debate about “corrective” surgeries for intersex infants. An ol […]
Alastair Roberts: “Hugh Hefner, the Logic of Porn, and the Homosexualization of Sex”
Alastair Roberts has written long form piece about an article that Christianity Today reprinted some years ago. The original article included some countercultural salvos against pornography. Roberts says that the CT version seems to have downplayed those details: The striking thing about the CT version is the way in which it reworks the original article […] […]
Kenwood Music: “Hope of Every Promise”
Kenwood Music is a ministry of the church where I serve as associate pastor. Under the direction of Matt Damico, they have just released a new album titled Hope of Every Promise. Matt Damico wrote the words and music for most of the songs on the album with one credit going to singer Bethany Breland. […]
Jimmy Scroggins: “Jesus Is the Multiplier”
Yesterday was unusual for me in Southern Seminary’s chapel. I sat in my seat on the verge of tears for nearly the entire sermon. The preached word is always powerful and transforming in ways that we do not always detect. But sometimes the Lord lands in special power in ways that we can quite clearly […]
Steve Scalise returns to the House of Representatives for the first time since being gunned down
On June 14, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was gunned downed during a practice for a charity baseball game. Scalise’s security detail was able to take down the shooter and thereby to save the lives of many other congressmen. Scalise nearly died as a result of his wounds, and his life hung in the balance […]
Is it okay for a Christian to affirm polyamory?
More accurate headline: “Former Southern Baptist preacher forsakes the Christian faith and affirms polyamory.” https://t.co/hZNI3k4Slz — Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) September 27, 2017 Earlier this week, a Patheos blogger ran an interview titled “Southern Baptist Preacher Affirms Polyamory.” The title actually turns out to be a misnomer. The “preacher” in questio […]
What if you’re not as awesome as you think you are?
Proverbs 16:2 is simple and uncomplicated, yet it says something profound about the human condition. All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives. The “ways of a man” refers to the way that a person leads his life. The “man” in the proverb shows very […]

Jerry Lingle

As a Christian I have a deep faith, believing that God is Good ALL the time, and ALL the time, God is Good. My motto IS the "Golden Rule". Do unto others, as you would have them do to you. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Psalms 23:6 "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." ~Blessings to all~

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