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Ooh, That Double Vision
In reading my devotions today, I came across a passage that stirred my heart so I thought it may do the same for yours, my dear friend and pilgrim. In Titus 2:1-10, Paul issues a series of ethical commands for … Continue reading
How Ought a Christian Behave in 2020?
Americans are living in a fairly chaotic and volatile time. Our two political parties have never seemed so polarized. Many see the government’s actions in response to the virus as either too weak and insufficient or way too strong and … Continue reading
A Christian’s Politics
What should a Christian’s politics look like? Though there’s much to say, I found this thought from Jonathan Leeman a good and necessary place to start. Christian’s politics always begins with Jesus. He’s the King of kings and Lord of … Continue reading
What Happens When a Christian Sins?
No matter what form of Christian ministry you find yourself laboring in (e.g. childrens, youth, adult, parenting), here is a question you will be asked: “What happens when a forgiven believer in Jesus sins?” Since the questions has everything do … Continue reading
The Christian Testimony of an Old Testament Believer
In the foreword to Dr. J. Alec Motyer‘s excellent little book, A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Loving the Old Testament, Tim Keller shares this fantastic insight he learned from the good doctor a few decades ago. Approximately 40 years ago, … Continue reading
Favorite Quotes from “Ready Player One”
I recently enjoyed Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Here are some of my favorite quotes. Please note, I don’t necessarily agree with all the below quotes, but in one way or another find them helpful, intriguing, or illustrative of … Continue reading
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Three Realities True of All Races, Genders, & Classes
If I were asked to describe 2020 in one word, division would make my short list. A ten-second tour any social media platform or news channel would overwhelmingly garner its support. Hourly, divisive issues are yelled about by divisive people … Continue reading
A Parent’s Job
At the bottom, what is the job of parent? Dane Ortlund answers beautifully: With our own kids, if we are parents, what’s our job? That question could be answered with a hundred valid responses. But at the center, our job … Continue reading
5 Benefits of Sickness
With the current COVID19 situation, I can’t help but think about a sermon I read years ago entitled Sickness by J.C. Ryle. In the sermon, he offers a biblical perspective on sickness under three headings: I. The universal prevalence of … Continue reading
Favorite Quotes From “Shogun”
I recently read the novel Shogun by James Clavell. Here are some of my favorite quotes. Man is But a Blossom in the Wind “He subdued the land. Made the peace. Forced all the daimyōs in the land to grovel … Continue reading
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