Sealy is survived by his wife and two children.

Aimed at exposing the culture of narcissism Garriott has witnessed in Washington, D.C., the book is intended as a cautionary tale to believers in power as well as those who serve or influence them.

“We have to remember the prisoner. It’s not an option. If we don’t, we’re neglecting the glory of Christ.”

The Creed teaches us the mystery of God. But it also points to Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is Ruler and Lord over the entire world.

Instead of viewing these small towns as obligations or last resorts, they can be overlooked treasures — people and places with stories and wisdom to share.

Scripture teaches that Christians have a duty to protect and defend “the good name” of our Christian neighbor.

Our non-Christian neighbors believe they began as a pointless fluke and that they’re destined for oblivion. And yet they cling to the hope that the interim few years matter.

The Santa Claus story is simple and attractive: be good and get great toys on Christmas morning. Christians tell a better story and receive a better gift. But is the basic story clear and simple in our minds?

The Chesterton House approach mirrors the approach Redeemer Church has taken to cities. The love and enthusiasm that became Redeemer’s posture toward urban centers, Chesterton House has taken to the academy.

Townsend spent 13 years on the National Christian Foundation executive team before becoming the newly elected president of the PCA Foundation.