The Thirty-Minute Mentor, Part 2

Welcome to our three-part series introducing a simple gospel-centered mentoring method that can be used to give inquisitive Christians a powerful taste of the blessings of mentoring. You will find Part 1 here. Step 3: Prayer Once you have listened to the mentee’s...

The Thirty-Minute Mentor, Part 1

Welcome to our three-part series introducing a simple gospel-centered mentoring method that can be used to give inquisitive Christians a powerful taste of the blessings of mentoring. I believe that the most effective gospel-centered mentoring develops through training...

Gradually, Then Suddenly

In The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway captures a universal truth about decline. One character asks, “How did you go bankrupt?” The other responds, “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” This doesn’t just happen with bank accounts—it also can happen with our...

You Will NOT Be Left Behind!

When our children attended Texas public schools in the aughts, we were introduced to the “No Child Left Behind” program. The state government was committed to doing whatever it took to ensure that every child succeeded in school. Some teachers jokingly (and a bit...