I’m down at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM, speaking at the CLASS Christian Writers Conference. And just shared a van ride with the keynote speaker, Bruce Wilkinson, author of The Prayer of Jabez. This weekend, Christian writers from around the country will come together to learn how to become better storytellers. Each of them wants…

Here are two ideas for Christmas presents that have purpose, give back, and help those who are poor and suffering in our world. Either of these options will allow you to give two gifts–one to a friend and one to a child in need. We need more shopping opportunities like this, and I encourage you…

CNN Reports: “A three-day federal crackdown on child prostitution rings across the country has resulted in the recovery of 69 children and the arrest of 884 people, including 99 pimps, federal authorities said Monday.” [full story] The 40-city operation rescued 12 girls in Seattle alone–the most of any of the cities. These stories continue to…

“Evangelical.” This name has been the triumphant success of Christianity for some and the bastion of hate and hypocrisy for others. Evangelical names include Jonathan Edwards, John Wesley, and George Whitfield in its beginning during the eighteenth century, and modern names like James Dobson, Ted Haggard and Rick Warren. Time Magazine even dedicated a cover article on The…

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