Archive - One Little Word

Why It's Good (and Christian) to Love Your Country

Healthy patriotism isn't antithetical to faithful Christian witness

Jul 3 •

June 2025

Why Laughing (And Road Trips) Are Good for the Soul

Plus a summer update on writing projects and other such things

Jun 27 •

Gratitude for Closed Doors

In the moment I'm often disappointed when God says no, but over time I have come to thank him for these these sharp turns.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

What An Obscure Old Testament Figure Teaches Us About Culture

Two new articles, one drawn from a mysterious figure in Genesis and another from a contemporary statement of faith

May 20 •

Pastors and Leadership In the Home

An Interview with Chap Bettis about an important new book on an often misunderstood phrase in Scripture

May 12 •

April 2025

The Gift of Ritual

Why creating rhythms for our kids helps them in ways they cannot yet see

Apr 28 •

The Future of Liberty, at Home and Abroad

A new book and a new State department give hope for religious liberty

Apr 24 •

Easter and the Despair of Forgetting God

An atrocity from half a century ago is a fresh reminder of the futility of imagining or trying to create societies without God.

Apr 18 •

I Really Believe This

Why Jesus' empty tomb is the most important thing in my life

Apr 14 •

Vibe Shifts - Real or Imagined?

What to make of cultural moves toward common sense

Apr 7 •

March 2025

Save Room for Church Coffee

Why I can't quit the mediocre brew served on Sundays

Mar 31 •

Why I Get My Best Ideas In Church

The subtle creative power of spiritual rhythms

Mar 19 •

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