Moderation – Household Words:

Fasting is the Antidote to Indulgence. Ephesians 5:18.

Aristotle spoke of “the Golden Mean,” a balance between extremes. He exalted courage, for example, considering it the midpoint between fear and recklessness. He might look for a balance between spending nothing and spending too much, or between consuming entertainment and doing something creative yourself. Trouble is, for centuries Christians have taken Greek ideas andContinue reading “Fasting is the Antidote to Indulgence. Ephesians 5:18.”

God is Not a Cruel Taskmaster.

Long ago I was warned “the law is a jealous mistress.” It’s true: lawyering can consume your life. I know lawyers who work seven days a week and never take vacations. Things could be worse. Millions in Asia work 16-hour days in sweatshops for a few dollars a day. Prisoners in communist nations suffer terribly. Continue reading “God is Not a Cruel Taskmaster.”

Busy & Rich or Lazy & Poor? Try Moderation.

Some are obsessed with accumulating wealth. Others seem determined to do as little as possible. God wants a balance. We work for God—and we rest for God. He should be our focus. When the Israelites left Egypt and marched into the desert, they composed the largest exodus in history—between 1 and 5 million people! ImagineContinue reading “Busy & Rich or Lazy & Poor? Try Moderation.”