Organized sports have been a part of my life since age 5. In high school, I played fall, winter, and spring sports, and all four years of college were spent on a men’s soccer team. So, I’ve been in my fair share of locker rooms. Two quick things I can vouch for from the outset:ContinueContinue reading “In Defense of Locker Room Talk”
Author Archives: Chad C. Ashby
Robin Hood: A Treasury of Gospel Illustrations
Last night I watched Disney’s Robin Hood with my kids for the first time. I was reminded exactly why the movie was a childhood favorite. As a boy, I wanted to be that sly fox armed with bow and arrows, nerves of steel, courage and valor, and a heart for the people. Even as an adult, there’sContinueContinue reading “Robin Hood: A Treasury of Gospel Illustrations”
The One Thing Every Dating Couple Should Do
Articles circulate daily–hourly–giving dating advice to couples about what they should and shouldn’t do. How far is too far physically? How do you respect one another as brother and sister in Christ? How do you plan good dates? And we all love those viral tear-jerking proposal videos. Let’s be honest for a moment. Not everyContinueContinue reading “The One Thing Every Dating Couple Should Do”
Local Pastor Forgets Altar Call, 3 Souls Locked Out of Heaven
(Heads up, this is a satire piece! As in, not real.) Greer, SC–Congregants of Fourth Baptist Church were particularly whispery after Sunday service this past weekend. Attendees didn’t want to name names, but several members were “disturbed that Pastor Frank Trimble intentionally disregarded the altar call.” Members believe at least three souls may have beenContinueContinue reading “Local Pastor Forgets Altar Call, 3 Souls Locked Out of Heaven”
New Post at Desiring God
Have you ever noticed that you have a tendency to share with others about problems, trials, and tragedies, but you are less inclined to share the joys in your life? Why is that? I explore one purpose behind your personal joy in “Your Joy Soothes Another’s Grief” at Desiring God this week: “…What pastors experience acutelyContinueContinue reading “New Post at Desiring God”
Churches that Love the Gospel…Love Paul
Acts is a book about the foundation of the church, but it is a book foundational to the church in every generation. In his second volume, Luke invites us into the fellowship of the local church. We hear the preaching of the apostles. We witness baptism. We taste the life together (κοινωνια, Acts 2:42). We hearContinueContinue reading “Churches that Love the Gospel…Love Paul”
I Was a Lost Pinky Toe in College
The college semester is back in session, and our church is seeking to minister to the flood of students who descended upon the liberal arts college a couple of blocks down the road. At 30, I am already beginning to feel that drift, as the gulf of experience between me and these young men andContinueContinue reading “I Was a Lost Pinky Toe in College”