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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 Most Important Thing Parents Can Do for Their Kids
As a man with his first baby about a month away, this post has special importance for me. Recently, Tim Challies wrote about the most important thing his parents did for him as he grew up. But before he shares … Continue reading
Earth’s Joys Are Heaven’s Appetizers
Christians should be people who enjoy the pleasures in the deepest and most profound ways. Jeremiah Burroughs gives us one reason why: Every little (gift that a Christian has) is but a an earnest penny for all the glory that … Continue reading
Why Christians Are Not Content
I am slowly making my way through the marvelous book The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by the old Puritan, Jeremiah Burroughs. It’s been a wonderful experience. Time and time again I find my soul blessed in profound ways. Today, … Continue reading
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Homosexuals & the Gospel
In a most helpful essay answering the question, “How do Christians speak about homosexuality?” Denny Burk offers three essential truths about homosexuality that Christians need to know from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. I hope this helps you as much as it … Continue reading
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When God Damned Jesus to Hell
If you haven’t listened to this sermon excerpt from Dr. R.C. Sproul, now is the time. As Good Friday approaches, may God give you the light to see Christ’s great darkness at the cross. As you then behold that great … Continue reading
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Adam vs. Jesus
All humanity is summed up in two people: Adam and Jesus. If all men are branches, they are connected with one of these tree trunks. A.W. Pink explains the difference between Adam and Jesus with clarity and power. When Adam … Continue reading
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What If I Have Failed Sexually?
Often times, as Christians look forward to marriage, they ask, “What if I have failed sexually?” There have been lots of bad answers to that question. Some say, “Don’t worry about it! No shame! It’s not a big deal.” Others … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Is Theology Your Idolatry? Nine very good questions to help you see if you love what you learned about God more than God Himself. The Complicated Life of Lazy Boys. This is really thoughtful and helpful. “There are (at least) … Continue reading
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Disagreement Is Not Disloyalty
In reflecting on seven lessons learned from over thirty years of pastoral ministry, Mark Altrogge makes a point that applies for us all: disagreement is not disloyalty. Sadly, strong leaders can sometimes interpret disagreement as disloyalty. But we shouldn’t be … Continue reading
The Pagan & the Temple
John Phillips’ tells a good story about a pagan and the Temple. Try to not be warmed and led to thankfulness for Jesus. Imagine with me a Moabite of old gazing down upon the Tabernacle of Israel from some lofty … Continue reading
A Pilgrim's Friend 