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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
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
Masculine Sins
By design, men are to inclined to be strong, ambitious, and protective. Scripture honors and exhorts men to cultivate these traits. Yet, as the adage goes, our greatest strengths overplayed become our greatest weaknesses. Therefore, Scripture warns men of temptations … Continue reading
Progressive Christianity Is Not Christianity
In recent years, a movement called Progressive Christianity (formerly known as Liberal Theology) has gained popularity. It wears the clothes of faith in actions and uses the vocabulary of the church in words, but its foundations are completely different. Before … Continue reading
Though You Suffer, You Are Not Unfortunate
We all know what it feels like to see our painful circumstances and wonder, “What possible good could come from this?” When suffering hits, when the plan collapses, the diagnosis comes, or the relationship breaks, it is easy to think, … Continue reading
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