Here are a collection of articles, sermons and essays that I hope will be of benefit to you. May God be glorified in all.
Bible Study
- Mark 1:1-8, “The Beginning”
- Mark 1:9-15, “How To Fight Temptation”
- Mark 1:16-20, “Follow Me”
- Mark 1:21-34, “A Day in the Life of Jesus”
- Mark 1:35-45, “A Time for Prayer and Healing”
- Mark 2:1-12, “Through the Roof”
- Mark 2:3-17, “The Sinner’s Friend”
- Mark 2:18-22, “Inside and Out”
- “An Introduction to the Book of Acts” – This essay looks deeply into the context of Acts, focusing specifically on Luke’s purpose for writing it.
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 01: The Whole Armor of God
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 02 – The Belt of Truth
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 03: The Breastplate of Righteousness
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 04: The Shoes of Peace
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 05: The Shield of Faith
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 06: Helmet of Salvation
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 07: The Sword of the Spirit
- The Vulnerable Soldier, 08: Praying At All Times
- “10 Books of the Bible to Read First” (2024.11.03)
Books and Reading
- “5 More Influential Books – Secular Edition” (2025.12.29) – I had to complete the list of 20 of the most influential books I’ve ever read.
- “5 More Influential Books – Christian Edition” (2025.12.29) – I couldn’t stop with just 5!
- “5 Influential Books – Secular Edition” (2025.10.06) – I also found 5 secular works that affected me greatly in high school and college.
- “5 Influential Books – Christian Edition” (2025.09.29) – In reviewing my many posts, I discovered 5 Christian books (apart from the Bible) that helped make me who I am today.
- “How Do I Choose My Books?” (2025.09.19) – Reflections on how desire, necessity, and obligation drive my very eclectic reading habits.
- “The Reading Menu: If Books Were Food” (20250212) – I welcome you to peruse the menu at Elliot’s Diner—and to consider what dishes you might put on your own menu too!
- “20 Youth Fantasy Series Worth Exploring” (2024.12.11) – I search for fantasy series high on story and humor, yet low on paganism and agendas and came up with 20 worth checking out.
- “Will AI Conform to Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics?” (20240929) – My deep reading of Isaac Asimov constantly made me wonder this, so I finally broke down and asked ChatGPT.
- “Newberry Award Winners and Honor Books” (2023.12.15) – I always have to Google this list, but now I’ve got my own.
- “How to Wake Up Your Kids (without Losing Your Mind)” (2023.09.12) – An article on the benefits of reading to your kids, even in the mornings.
Christian Living
- “Evil, Vengeance, and the Love of God” (2026.01.13) – My gut-rection to the Left’s lawlessness is un-Christian. Thankfully, God’s Word still convicts!
- “Abiding in Christ: Pastoral Encouragement” (2025.12.15) – I shared this message with discouraged pastors, but it’s a message for all believers: be in Christ as He is in you.
- “Here We Go!” Thoughts on Moving and Contentment (2025.12.01) – As my family moves to the Big City, we know that one or nation or another can never be our source of contentment.
- “Social-Media Gatekeeper” (2025.10.20) – How can you wash your mind with Scripture before you get entangled in addictive apps? This article also calls for app-building skills. Can you help?
- “Homeschool Struggles: My Kids Are Total Opposites!” (2025.08.26) – One kid’s a perfectionist and the other’s more careless. How ever will we survive?
- “Distractions: What Keeps You from Living a Full Life?” (2025.05.15) – Four recommendations towards more fulfilling days.
- “Hindered Prayers” (2023.12.01) – What did David mean when he said, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me”?
- “He Gives More Grace” (2022.03.23) – Why don’t I feel more guilt when I sin before my holy God?
- “Information Hoarding” (2022.02.24) – I needed a swift kick in the seat of my pants, and this study helped.
- “Unprecedented” (2021.01.26) – Things like COVID make us think we’re living in unprecedented times. Perhaps it’s time peek at the oldest book in the Bible, Job.
- “The Invitation” (2018.08.02) – What’s God’s will for your life? Finding out might be easier than you thought.
Missions and Culture
- “Missionary Deputation – Notes for Pastors” (2018.08.17) – This article is filled with advice for pastors/missions teams on how to work with visiting missionaries. Updated versions can be found at Rooted Thinking.
- “The Gospel of Jesus in 6 Minutes” (2022.02.24) – The Gospel permeates this site, yet I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to delineate the greatest news in a single post!
- “50 Great Songs about Missions” (2024.10.26) – Music can be both edifying and motivating, and I hope this lists does both for your heart.
- “Pickled Goose Intestines: A Cultural Tale” (2025.01.28) – Sometimes we need to keep our mouths closed and our minds open about the weird things we find in other cultures.
- “Charlie Kirk, Martyr” (2025.09.11) – What God was teaching me in my devotions the day following Kirk’s assassination.
Music
- “The Worst Song of Christmas” (2023.12.13) – The secret code hidden inside “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Access the YouTube playlist here.
- “50 Great Songs about Missions” (2024.10.26) – Music can be both edifying and motivating, and I hope this lists does both for your heart. Access the YouTube playlist here.
- “20 Great Songs about Home” (2025.01.16) – I’m a collector of touching songs, and this list covers the topics of sentimentality, relationships, Christianity, and Heaven. Access the YouTube playlist here.
- “20 Great Songs about Light” (2025.10.13) – Jesus called Himself “the Light of the World” before telling us we’re the light of the world. Let the songs sink in! Access the YouTube playlist here.
©2026 E.T.