James Thrasher

James Thrasher

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  • Repurposement vs. retirement: How I feel about being labeled 'working aged'

    Repurposement vs. retirement: How I feel about being labeled 'working aged'

    The Lord’s call does not fade over time but summons us to the high calling of life-long, meaningful service to Him. Age with purpose.

  • What can one healed leper teach us about Thanksgiving?

    What can one healed leper teach us about Thanksgiving?

    All the turkey-time trappings of the Thanksgiving holiday tend to numb our sincere reflection. But this is a perfect time to consider whether we are thanks-giving or ungrateful people.

  • What kind of father not to be

    What kind of father not to be

    He is to be the representation of a permanent and loving presence in the home, beginning with demonstrating a sacrificial love for his wife. Unconditional love is to be extended to all, caring for and investing in each child individually.

  • Green heroin vs. the call to work

    Green heroin vs. the call to work

    Addiction to government handouts continues to be a significant economic and societal issue. Recently, some authors have sounded the alarm by tagging the current CARES Act freebies as a form of “green heroin.” This addiction to green dollars has caused free-lunch addicts to lose their desire to work.

  • The Tim Tebow controversy — it’s about culture, stupid

    The Tim Tebow controversy — it’s about culture, stupid

    Every possible talking head has offered its absurdly woke or surprisingly imperceptive criticism of the Jags’ move to bring Tebow on board.

  • The theology of losing

    The theology of losing

    The Scriptures tell us that the Lord is sovereign, and He ordains the minute details of our lives, even the wins and losses. He does everything perfectly, and He has a higher intention and a reason for all things. We are to be fully satisfied in Christ, no matter the score, situation, or the state of one’s affairs.