Latest Articles
Read the latest articles published on Striving For Eternity below.
The Failure Philosophies in Your Home
No doubt there are many phrases regularly quoted in your home. “If it’s not yours, don’t touch it.” “Think before you speak.” “It’s not done until it’s done right." One of the concepts repeatedly quoted in my home and ministry is: “If your philosophy doesn’t work 100%...
Change Demands Death
Change is mandatory for the Christian. God has saved us so that we can fellowship with Him, be changed into the image of Christ, and help others do the same. Therefore, it’s imperative that we understand the nature of change, and that means we need to appreciate the...
5 Ways You Take God’s Job
Think about just some of the things God has done—creating the universe, facilitating each atom, tracking every sparrow, counting the stars, and superintending every event to achieve His greatest glory and the benefit of His followers. If God weren’t God, He’d have his...
Teach Your Children to Flee
If we want our children to be confident and fearless, why would we teach them to flee? The answer is simple and profound; the Bible commands that every day we all need to courageously run away from some things and toward others. What should our families flee? II...
What Would Change in Your Life?
If tomorrow it were proven with 100% surety that God doesn’t exist and that the Bible is completely false, what would change in your life? One day as I was reflecting on the various implications of finding that what you believe about something is actually false, I...
Emotional Blackmail
Emotional blackmail is a weapon that is all too often wielded by those who call themselves Christians. It’s brandished in the home, in politics, the workplace, and in the church. John Piper rightly observes, “Emotional blackmail happens when a person equates his or...
Six Observations from a Family Counselor
By God’s grace I’ve had the privilege of being a biblical counselor for over 20 years, and I want to share six things the Lord has taught me along the way. All Christians are biblical counselors. Is it possible to study counseling as an occupation, be certified, and...
Don’t Lose Your Influence
I didn’t full appreciate the importance of parental influence until I moved to the Northwoods of Wisconsin and started working at Victory Academy for Boys. When I was there, I ministered to teens in crisis, and every family that sent their boy to our school had one...
Parenting Isn’t Your Purpose
If you regularly follow American politics, you likely recognize that America has been obsessed with identity. According to the internet, Identity Politics is a political approach that centers on the shared experiences and concerns of groups based on factors like race,...
Join our Newsletter!
Keep up with the latest news, conferences, specials and contests with Striving For Eternity.