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Alcohol, Cigars, & Zyns (Oh My!): Reflections on Christian Liberty & the Conscience
“We must distinguish between commands of God and rules we make for ourselves in light of God’s commands.” — Andrew Naselli Recently, Christianity Today published a piece on the use of Zyns—nicotine pouches that are all the rage right now, … Continue reading
Some Counsels for High School Graduates
Graduation is coming. You’re growing up. And while diplomas and tassels are cool, they’re nothing compared to the kind of person you are and, more importantly, the person you’re becoming. High school may be ending, but the stakes are rising. … Continue reading
Loving Our (Unborn) Neighbors
This is an edited transcript of a sermon preached at Union Church on Sunday, Mark 12:28-34. The words of Mark 12:28-34 resonate across centuries: love God with all your being and love your neighbor as yourself. Today, we delve into … Continue reading
We Are the Church So We Go to Church
You’ve heard it before: “We don’t go to church. We are the church.” I’ve often heard the phrase used to justify the belief that attending a local church is optional or unimportant for believers since they are the church. It … Continue reading
Are You Bringing Your Spouse Happiness?
One time, as I was reading through Deuteronomy, I was struck by this passage: “When a man is newly married, he shall not go out with the army or be liable for any other public duty. He shall be free … Continue reading
Thoughts on Envy
“And Saul eyed David from that day on.” 1 Samuel 18:9 It is well known that King Saul was envious of David’s early success. Instead of recognizing and repenting of his envy, Saul leaned into it. The more David succeeded, … Continue reading
You Should Judge People
Non-believers’ favorite teaching of Jesus is, “Do not judge.” Whenever a Christian speaks about the goodness or badness of an idea, action, or choice, they’re ready to recite it from memory with all the earnestness and pomp of an old-school … Continue reading
What Is a Godly Man?
Edited from a sermon delivered to Chino Valley Community Church men’s gathering on Saturday, May 3, 2025 In a world clouded by confusion about identity, the question “What is a man?” often elicits blank stares or shallow stereotypes. As believers, … Continue reading
The “Least of These” Ain’t Poor Folk
Governor Tim Walz recently cited Matthew 25:40—”To the least among you, you do of me”—to back immigration legislation. Many Christians apply this verse to the poor or marginalized and they’re wrong for doing so. Jesus does call us to care … Continue reading
The Ten Commandments Are Good, Actually
When I was a young Christian I began reading a lot. A lot of Bible and a lot of theology. I picked up some old confessions of faith where the brightest of my Christian ancestors worked together to summarize what … Continue reading
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