Is our planet about to run out of gas, oil, and coal? Can we continue using them as power sources at the same rate we have been? If not, when will we run out? What will happen to the way of life we’re all used to? And finally, should Christians care? These are some of…
Did you know I write a monthly column at Nicole O’Dell’s website called “On Being Green?” I get to talk about the intersection of Christianity and the environmental movement to parents of teens. Wow, I can’t think of anyone busier! The audience ranges from green-aware parents (or whose kids are!) to people who don’t care,…
. . .much. Okay, I lie. I do care, but I’m trying to get over it. Blame it on the ACFW conference and all the talk about the elusive “platform.” What is a platform? It’s a way to gather a group of people who are passionate about one’s message through blogging, public speaking, Facebook, Twitter,…
Your brother bought a BMW. Do you want one? Your sister is moving into a 4,000-square-foot house. With a housekeeper and nanny. Jealous? Your neighbor buys a new laptop, tablet, and smart phone every time a new one comes out. Your laptop is old and slow, and your phone–kind of dumb. That guy from the…
Ever notice how good humans are at ignoring things that make us uncomfortable? Like the proverbial ostrich, we blithely stick our heads in the sand and just pretend issues don’t exist. Until, of course, someone plants a swift kick on our behind! One of the things a lot of Christians ignore is the environmental movement….
Take Away Lessons from The Power of Half Guest Post by Bronwyn Worthington This easy-to-read story inspired me to think differently about reaching out to others in need. Kevin Salwen and his daughter, Hannah, chronicle their family’s adventure in charitable giving. The story tells how Kevin and his wife, along with their two teenage children,…