Category Archives: Elliot’s Articles / Essays

A.I. Dependence

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A.I. is a great tool that can become a dangerous weapon. It affects your responsibilities, ethics, and relationships with others and with God. Continue reading

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15 Adult Lullabies for Sleepless Nights (Playlist)

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Can’t sleep? Try this Christian playlist: “15 Adult Lullabies for Sleepless Nights” with artists like Audrey Assad, Josh Garrels, the Gettys—and even James Taylor. Continue reading

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How to Unsubscribe from a Missionary Newsletter

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As a missionary, I know the pain of of losing both financial support AND moral support. When it comes to cutting ties with missionaries, sometimes silence is better than action. Continue reading

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The River

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In this true story written in 2000, I recount the time when (at age 17) I almost drowned. This terrifying experience has caused me to be afraid of rivers ever since. Continue reading

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Lost

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Have you ever lost your kids in the crowd, even for a minute? This post recounts the emotions I felt—and the lessons I learned—when my wife and I lost our kids for an hour. Continue reading

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Elliot’s Top Reads from 2025

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Here I list 12 of my favorite books that I read in 2025. Continue reading

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Evil, Vengeance, and the Love of God

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My gut response to the madness of Minneapolis is not very Christian. Thank God for his convicting Word! Continue reading

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5 More Influential Books – Secular Edition

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I conclude my list of 20 influential books, this time with the following: Watership Down by Richard Adams (1972), 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke (1968), A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins (1978), Shenzhen: A Travelogue by Guy Delisle (2006), and The China Mirage by James Bradley (2015). Continue reading

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5 More Influential Books – Christian Edition

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“Five More Influential Christian Books” include the following titles: 1) The Bronze Bow, 2) Don’t Waste Your Life, 3) Four Views on Hell, 4) Mountain Rain, and 5) Paul on Trial Continue reading

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Abiding in Christ: Pastoral Encouragement

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I shared this message from about “abiding in Christ” with some discouraged pastors. I hope it’ll be an encouragement to you as well. Key passages come from Ephesians and John. Continue reading

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