friendship Some Dogmatic Thoughts on Grace November 12, 2015 When I was five years old, my parents took me and my sister to a farm – I think it was a farm – I wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings so much as
Grace Bearing The Cross of Silence November 06, 2015 Attention is often given to the words of Jesus. Rightly so! He is wisdom incarnate and his words are a wellspring of truth and life. But I wonder if you've ever
Grace Of Kryptonite, Kool-Aid and Windex: Concluding a Series on the Practical Pursuit of Holiness March 14, 2015 As much as our hearts crave the completion of God’s sanctifying work within us, the prospect of stepping forward in newness of life can be daunting. We might fear that we will
Grace The Perfect(ionism) Excuse, part 3 in a series on sanctification ... February 12, 2015 Do you believe that it is possible to overcome a besetting sin in your life? And do you believe that this conquering is possible in _this _life? If your answer is no, or
antinomianism Our Father's Likeness January 08, 2015 What is your gut reaction, honestly, when you hear the phrase: “Obedience to God’s law”? Do you smile, or do you cringe? And why? In the previous entry on this subject, we
children Children Need Grace December 29, 2011 My great-great-great grandfather died in 1855. He fathered ten children. By God's grace, his children walked with God. Twenty-four years after his death, one of his eldest sons reflected: "He
Calvinism Totaled Image Bearers December 29, 2011 With this entry, I'll begin a series of meditations upon the meaning and application of essential Calvinistic beliefs. I hope these thoughts will encourage all who read and be a particular
Athanasius Why We Love Heinous Sin November 17, 2011 If you need to be convinced that our culture loves heinous sin, just look at the Penn State controversy. Actually, we love to hate it. Our own sin doesn’t look nearly so
