Michael Coughlin, Author at Things Above Us

Kindly Let People Ask If Mary Knew

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Dec 21, 2018 | Theology |

“Mary, Did You Know?” is a Christmas song with lyrics written by Mark Lowry and music...

Are We Against Santa or For Truth?

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Dec 15, 2018 | Theology |

“Do you know what your daughter did?” my in-laws asked me. They were clearly quite...

Guess Who’s Coming to Town?

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Dec 11, 2018 | Theology |

This Christmas I want you to be prepared for someone who is “coming to town.” And, no,...

2018 End of Season Ministry Report for tOSU

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Dec 7, 2018 | Evangelism, Missions |

Just four months ago I was getting ready to do evangelism at the Ohio State University’s...

Blessed!

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Nov 24, 2018 | pSaturday Psalms |

In Psalm 32, David recounts the joy he experiences knowing that God has forgiven his sin. Psalms...

Envy: Beastmode Gone Wrong

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Nov 17, 2018 | pSaturday Psalms, Theology |

Beast mode refers to a state of performing something, especially difficult activities, with...

Quit Wasting His Time!

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Nov 15, 2018 | Theology |

Christians teach about the necessity of good stewardship regularly. Usually, this is in regards to...

A(nother) Surprising Work of God

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Nov 7, 2018 | Evangelism, Missions |

I was actually beginning to be a little depressed near the end of the morning of November 2nd....

No One Understands Like Jesus

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Nov 6, 2018 | Theology |

The idea that a shared experience is necessary for someone to be truly able to help another person...

When Prioritizing Family

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Oct 26, 2018 | Evangelism, Missions, Theology |

In today’s Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon, the morning reading touched on the...

Isaac’s Dilemma

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Oct 16, 2018 | Evangelism, Missions, Theology |

“I’m homosexual,” Isaac told me, “and I don’t think I could give up...

Total Depravity – Misapplied

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Oct 12, 2018 | Theology |

The photo to the right made its way around the internet and into my email. The gist is clear —...

When You Sense That “Nudge”

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Oct 8, 2018 | Theology |

It’s a universal human experience: a thought pops into your mind unexpectedly. Or suddenly you sense that you should do something. For the Christian who is led by the Spirit of God (Gal 5:25), the question naturally arises, “What (or Who) is that?” Is it God? Is it the Devil? Heartburn? How do we explain these experiences? And how do we use these moments for the glory of God?

So You Signed Up to Coach…

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Oct 3, 2018 | Evangelism, Sports |

I remember the time clearly. My baby boy (who is now 16) had finally grown to an age where playing...

Trinitarian Prayer

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Sep 26, 2018 | Theology |

Let not your hearts be troubled, dear saint of God. For the Father elected you, the Son paid your debt and the Spirit resurrected you and indwells you. The God of the universe has set His love upon you and even so, the whole trinity works in unity to bring you to perfection through intercession on your behalf. Be of good cheer as you consider this glorious truth!

Little Women — Movie Review

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Sep 24, 2018 | Theology |

Little Women, a modern adaptation of the classic Louisa May Alcott story opens in theaters,...

Unintended Consequences

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Sep 18, 2018 | Sports, Theology |

In one of the early releases of iOS 11.0.1, Apple introduced a feature to iPhones called Do Not...

Little Women – Movie Ticket Giveaway

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Sep 13, 2018 | General |

We have some exciting news. One providentially blessed reader will receive 2 free tickets via (1)...

A 9/11 Survivor Tells Her Story

Posted by Michael Coughlin | Sep 11, 2018 | Evangelism, Theology |

September 11, 2001 is a day many people will never forget. My friend Angela Braxton was in one of the buildings that was crashed into that day and survived the tragedy.

At the time she nearly died from the events of 9/11, she was a non-believer abiding in the wrath of almighty God. But God has different plans for her.