Editors Note: This is part three of a three part series from Dr. Andreas Kostenberger. To read Dr....
Plugged in to the Vine
The Four Phases of My Writing Development
Editors Note: This is part two of a three part series from Dr. Andreas Kostenberger. To read Dr....
Why Write: Some Personal Reflections
I love writing. For me, writing is a divine calling. It is also a lifelong passion and a guiding...
The Dangers of Influence and Stewarding Influence Well To the Glory of God
In the fog of war, whether at peace or in outright war, the special forces of the United States Armed Forces are called to engage in highly specialized, dangerous, and covert missions designed to protect the people of the United States against all enemies foreign and...
6 Questions To Ask Before Using Social Media
In 2019, experts estimate that almost 3 billion people will utilize social media in some capacity. In 2017, 71% of internet users engaged with social media.[1] If you are reading this article, the chances are you saw this posted on a social media platform you engage...
Proverbs for the Writer
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). This, stated my professor, would be the starting point for our class on doctrine. Delivered to Bible college by the bus of the public school system, this axiom was delightfully new to my academic...
The Stories A Writer Tells
Sometimes I wonder what message I have for the hurting, the chronically ill, the wandering soul. How can I convey hope to my readers when I haven’t gone through their struggles? Have not walked a mile in their shoes? I may not fully understand their perspective, but I...
Sharing God’s Comfort
Comfort. Self-care. Indulgence. Emblazoned on tumblers and t-shirts everywhere, and of course, often critiqued, especially by Christians. Should we seek our own comfort? At what point does wise care for our bodies turn into sinful indulgence? For those with a chronic...
Village Poet
When I first arrived, the internet felt wide open with possibility. I staked out a quiet corner where I established my blog Little House in the Suburb. (It seemed a fitting name for a blog written by someone named Laura.) I took great care with each post, wanting to...