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I am a Christian, husband, father, church member, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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The View, $135,000, & Some Oregon Bakers
So, The View recently hosted a discussion about the Christian bakers in Oregon who are being fined $135,000 for refusing to participate in a lesbian wedding. Here’s the clip. Denny Burk takes the opportunity to make a needed clarification in … Continue reading
How to Lose Your Soul
“What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?” Mark 8:36-37 J.C. Ryle comments: Any man can lose his own soul. He cannot … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
A Theology of Singleness. “One of the things I think the gay-marriage debate has revealed is that many evangelicals do not have a robust theology of singleness.” You Don’t Know Who Your Friends Are Until… Hmmmmm. Yes. “You don’t really … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, friend, friendship, gay marriage, homosexuality, persecution, singleness
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Daisy, You’re One Month Old (An Exercise of Worship Through Enjoyment)
Enjoying God’s gifts is serious business (Ecclesiastes 5:19-20). Unfortunately, it doesn’t come easily to the those who struggle with sin. We know how to covet God’s gifts. We know how to worship God’s gifts. But it is much more difficult … Continue reading
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Tagged daisy jane, fatherhood, gender, gifts, motherhood, parenthood, parenting
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Yea, Devotions Are Important
If you have been around Christians or churches for any amount of time you have no doubt heard about devotions. To the new or non-Christian, this word is foreign. In Christian-speak, a devotion is time spent in private prayer, Bible … Continue reading
An Initial Response to the SCOTUS Decision
Recently, Dr. James White, of Alpha & Omega Ministries, made a Facebook comment I thought was worth reposting here. In light of the recent SCOTUS decision, here is Dr. White’s suggestion as a good initial response. Psalm 12:8 will be … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
There’s a bit about the SCOTUS decision here. I am sure you understand why. But to start it off, here are the Best Articles/Videos Regarding the SCOTUS Decision. “I can’t say anything better than has already been said by countless … Continue reading
The Immense Value of a Dying Christian
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:16 Charles Spurgeon comments: The Lord watches over their dying beds, smooths their pillows, sustains their hearts, and receives their souls. Those who are redeemed with … Continue reading
Take the Long View
An encouragement for anyone who is actively discipling other Christians. Donald Macleod: “If we were to judge Jesus by the short-term progress of his disciples we would have to conclude that Jesus was a very poor teacher. When we take … Continue reading
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4 Thoughts for Young Men Preparing for Marriage
I am always on the lookout for good wisdom to pass on to the young men at my church. I found a goodie in this piece by Greg Gibson over at the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Here are … Continue reading
