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Tag Archives: bible
Grace & Peace (But Mostly Anxiety): How Not to Email Your Pastor
I’ve served in local church ministry for a season as a member, on staff, and as a pastor in two different churches. Serving the church is a glorious thing. It is also, at times, a terribly hard thing. One of … Continue reading
What About Gluttony?
Christians are well-versed with sins like sexual immorality, dishonesty, murder, and idolatry. You know, the biggies. However, some sins the Bible speaks of confound us, like gluttony. For a long time in my walk with Christ, I was curious on … Continue reading
Don’t Abuse or Fear God’s Gifts
There are two axioms I have found helpful in navigating how to enjoy God’s gifts wisely, in a way that honors him and protects my joy. 1. The use of a thing does not condone its abuse. Just because God … Continue reading
Christmas In Three Words
Years ago, I read a pamphlet called, “Christmas in Three Words.” I was blessed and remember it fondly every Christmas. Today, I had the privilege of preaching at my high school’s chapel and used the framework to deliver the same … Continue reading
What’s Good About Pro-Abortion Arguments
I am unapologetically pro-life. You should be too. Every human life is precious at every stage, from womb to tomb. Because we are made in the image of the glorious God, every person possesses unshakable worth and is owed life, … Continue reading
Worship That Pleases God
Sometimes people get confused about what kind of worship is pleasing and acceptable in God’s eyes. We end up quietly exchanging God’s standards for other standards. When that happens, we may walk away from a worship gathering feeling pleased, even … Continue reading
Jesus vs. Pharisees: Don’t Miss the Point
Some folks use Jesus’ confrontations with the Pharisees to argue that Jesus was against organized religion. They wield these interactions as a club to beat down anyone who articulates theological truths, practices religious rituals, or draws lines between what’s good … Continue reading
How Do I Know It’s Gossip?
I think (I hope) all Christians know gossip is sin. If you don’t, read the Bible for like 5 seconds (Psalm 34:13; Proverbs 10:26; 15:4; 18:13; Ephesians 4:29). What exactly is gossip, you may ask? I like Matthew Mitchell’s definition, … Continue reading
The Feathers of Gossip
Things you can’t forget tend to be meaningful. In the play, “Doubt: A Parable,” Father Brendan Flynn delivers a sermon where he shares a parable on gossip that’s been tattooed on my mind ever since I first came across it. … Continue reading
Feminine Sins (Pt. 1)
Yesterday, I wrote about common masculine sins. Today, I’d like to write about pitfalls common to the ladies, the sins familiar to the feminine kind. As I started to prepare for this piece, I noticed something unusual. Are Women Off-Limits? … Continue reading
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