Whereas we tend to think that trouble comes from “out there,” James tells us to do something shocking: take a look in the mirror.

In chapter 4, he outlines what worldliness look like, as well as what Godliness looks like. And, as James tends to be, he’s pretty “cut...

Sometimes, it's helpful to here what the opposition is saying-- to let them speak for themselves, without trying to "spin" what you think they're trying to say... to just let them speak...

Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, in her own words:

“We must discourage the...

In chapter 3, James takes us from “invisible faith” (James 2) to “visible wisdom.” Turns out, wisdom is seen by her fruits…

… and the “chief fruit” of wisdom is the words we say (and, of course, the ones we don’t say that we mutter under...

In James 2 we discuss one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament: “Faith without works is dead” (2:26).

What does James mean by this?

We discover that true Biblical faith moves beyond objective facts to experiential reality. And, it turns out that BOTH of these are...

This talk kicks off a 5-part series on the book of James. Join us as we walk through this 5-chapter powerhouse of a book, using the Keystones approach as our guide.

In James 1, we learn about trials, trouble, and tribulation…

… and we discover that James says we should “chalk...

Clive Staples Lewis was a British writer and theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at Oxford and Cambridge and is known for his Chronicles of Narnia and other writings.

“‘Safe?' said Mr. Beaver; 'don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything...

George reads a lot. And a lot of what he reads is very different from what most people read.

Among his most enduring influences is the great Italian academic semioticist Umberto Eco (1932-2016).

On this episode of the StandfastCast podcast, Karen asks George about why it is that this rather...

Umberto Eco was an Italian novelist, literary critic, philosopher, and professor.

1. “I love the smell of book ink in the morning."

2. “There is nothing more wonderful than a list, that instrument of wondrous hypotyposis.”

3. “A democratic civilization will save itself...

In 1819, when he was at the height of his influence and effectiveness, Thomas Chalmers preached a sermon on growing in Christ and resistance to temptation and sin.  It has been heralded as a classic ever since.

The sermon has been particularly influential in George’s life,...

Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran who was known for his social commentary.

1. Politics is the strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles; the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

2. The lottery is tax on people who are...