A Little About Me…
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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A Little Lull
For regular readers of A Pilgrim’s Friend, I wanted to let you know that I won’t be blogging too much this week or next. I will be studying for finals for seminary (this week). Also, my baby’s exodus is due … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
God is Bigger Than My Cancer. “As I prepared for chemotherapy, my wife smiled and handed me a handmade card, colored bright with crayons and signed by a fifteen-year-old girl with Down syndrome in our congregation. My tears flowed as … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, complementarianism, gender, heaven, humility, mentor, preaching, sickness, sovereignty, suffering, women
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Listen to Your Kids Talk About Video Games (& Other Things You May Have No Interest In)
With our first baby about 2 weeks away from being born, I will make sure to store this counsel deep into my heart. Melissa Edgington talks about the importance of listening to her son talk about his video games, even … Continue reading
Jesus, the Greatest Sinner Who Ever Lived
At the cross, “God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.“ 2 Corinthians 5:21 In order to save sinners, Jesus willingly became their sin. … Continue reading
What Does It Mean to Fear God?
What does it mean to fear God? John Piper answers:
How to Find a Mentor
Russell Moore gives some great advice on how to find a mentor. Below are his main counsels with a brief excerpt of of explanation. Last week I was asked a question I’ve been asked before, probably over a thousand times … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
How Do You Raise Christians? “The simple fact is that your best efforts cannot guarantee salvation for your children, but your bad example could be a great hindrance to the work of the gospel in their hearts. While you might … Continue reading
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Tagged denny burk, donald whitney, gay marriage, homosexuality, motherhood, Sanctification, theology
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The Church’s Message to ISIS
Dear ISIS…
People Shouldn’t Be Denied the Right to Marry
Isn’t denying homosexuals the right to marriage a form of discrimination? Isn’t it wrong to keep homosexuals from participating in marriage? Isn’t telling certain people they are unable to be married an infringement on our rights? Yes. All those things … Continue reading
Two Tips for Confrontation
I am reading a great little book on pastoral ministry by Lee Eclov called, Pastoral Graces. A few days ago I came across Lee’s two tips for helping confrontation and thought them worthy to share. Someone once praised me for … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, friendship, lee eclov, pastoral ministry
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