Feb 6, 2013 | Christian Living, Philippians, The Bible
Your name tells me something about your reputation—your character. At Houston Baptist University, we take a special pride in calling out each graduate’s name during our commencement ceremonies. Each student’s name has years of history behind it, and a name says a lot...
Feb 4, 2013 | Christian Living, College Tips, The Bible
What is my opinion worth? It’s easy for us to say some pretty ridiculous things in an effort to keep from offending others. “Your opinion is just as good as anybody else’s” is a common sentiment, but it’s hardly ever true. My take on what a basketball team should do...
Jan 12, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living
In my last post, I wrote about Paul’s defense of his own authority in his second letter to the church at Corinth. He presented some unusual credentials in 2 Corinthians 6 and 11. These credentials are especially relevant to those who are called to Christian...
Jan 11, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living
Some things in life are gained not by aiming at them directly, but by aiming at something else. These things become a consequence of aiming at something higher. In my last post, I talked about how this applies to leadership. Christians should certainly hold positions...
Jan 10, 2013 | Christian Living, The Bible
I’ve often wondered whether our ideas about leadership are fully Biblical. Scores of books have been written about leadership, and the subject forms a massive component of the publishing industry. There’s nothing wrong with this, and nothing wrong with the principles...
