Johnny Kicklighter

A Book Review on What is Communion?

I came across an interesting book titled "What is Communion?" by Victoria Stankus. Victoria happens to be the daughter of a good friend of mine, Dr. James L. McIntosh the Academic Dean of Brookes Bible Institute in St. Louis, MO. Having reared four boy... Read >

How A Man Opposed to Succession Appeared on Confederate Money

Perhaps the most interesting portrait to appear on Confederate money is that of John E. Ward. His portrait was on a $10 bill in 1861. The irony is, although a native of Georgia and a holder of high offices, he was not in favor of secession. In fact, Mr. ... Read >

President Ronald Reagan Speaks Out on Abortion

In 1983, President Reagan wrote an essay for the "Human Life Review" entitled, "Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation." This brief writing of his pro-life philosophy was published in book form a year later. It was expanded to appro... Read >

Baseball On Radio in Greenville, SC - Shoeless Joe Jackson Connection?

In the 1950's and 60's I remember listening to Chicago White Sox games on radio regularly with my grandfather. He had an old tube style radio cabinet in the living room, and also owned a small transistor radio that he would use when sitting in the front y... Read >

Book Review: The Shack

An associate at work insisted I read "The Shack." He wouldn't give me many details of the book but did say it revealed God's grace in personal tragedy. After a few false starts, I was able to finally start the book. Not being a great fan of Christian... Read >

Confederate Currency

The folks who said, "Hold on to your Confederate Money boys, the South will rise again," were the brunt of many a joke over the years. Now however, the wise ones who kept their paper are laughing all the way to the bank. The South hasn't declared its in... Read >

Is Self-Esteem Contrary To Christianity

The philosophy of self-esteem is probably the most influential doctrine to arrive on the scene in Christendom's recent history. At least in my lifetime, it has had as much affect, if not even more, on evangelical Christianity than the modern tongues move... Read >

Book Review: The Self-Confrontation Manual

John Broger's "Self-Confrontation" manual is probably the most exhaustive work available today to help the Christian conform their lives to be more like Christ. Even though the book is titled "Self-Confrontation," Broger accurately refers to the book as ... Read >

Book Review: Jay Adams's Competent To Counsel

It wasn't until the early 1970's when I was introduced to Jay Adams that I begin to see a great distinction between generic counseling and genuine biblical counseling. I was 21 years old at the time when the pastor of our new formed church bought and read... Read >

Book Review: Jesus Christ: Self-Denial Or Self-Esteem By Dr. David Tyler

If one didn't look at the title of Dr. Tyler's book, "Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem," they might think they were reading a book about the life of Christ instead of a refutation of the self-esteem movement. Dr. Tyler takes a different approach... Read >

Make Your Home Safe With Landscaping

What is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)? The official book definition is "the proper design and effective use of the built environment that can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime and an improvement in the quality ... Read >

ADHD - A Deceptive Diagnosis

Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise known as ADD, has evolved over the years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) identifies three main characteristics of the disorder: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactiv... Read >

Deceptive Diagnosis

The book, Deceptive Diagnosis: When Sin is Called Sickness, explores the major shift in how Christian evangelicals view and deal with sin. The authors, Dr. David Tyler and Dr. Kurt Grady, believe that the Church stopped calling sinful and deviant behavi... Read >

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

What is CPTED? The official book definition is "the proper design and effective use of the built environment that can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime and an improvement in the quality of life." It is simply a goal to reduce opportu... Read >

Confessions From A Biblical Counselor

My views of counseling when I became a Christian back in the late 1960's was the same as everyone else, i.e., if you need help, you get out the yellow pages of the telephone book, look up a counselor and make an appointment. Little or no regard was given... Read >