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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
Don’t Waste Words on Liars & Loudmouths
I’ve been in my fair share of debates, online, in classrooms, around the dinner table. Sometimes, the conversation is a genuine attempt to learn, to push toward truth. These are fun and enlightening. Other times, it’s clear someone is just … Continue reading
Don’t Let Your Wounds Write Your Theology
Imagine walking into a room on a cold morning. The air bites a little, so you glance at the thermometer and it tells you the room is 58 degrees. But the thermometer doesn’t change a thing. It just reflects the … Continue reading
Should Christians Be Political?
I grew up being taught and believing that Christians shouldn’t get involved in politics. We’re supposed to be about the spiritual things and leave the world to their games of power. Christ is on the throne so we shouldn’t be … Continue reading
True Love Gets in Your Face
Last night at our home group, we opened the Word and discussed this past Sunday’s sermon text on 1 John 4:7–21, which offers a compelling picture of where love comes from, what love looks like, and how we can enjoy … Continue reading
Violence Isn’t Random: Understanding the Power of Words and Ideas
The recent death of Charlie Kirk has sent me into a tailspin of emotion and deep reflection. From reflection, I believe there is an important note that needs be said out loud. When we look honestly at political violence in … Continue reading
Christian, Are You Making an Effort?
The gospel of Jesus is against earning, not effort. In fact, for those who’ve trusted in Christ for salvation, effort is commanded. After all, didn’t Paul write, “Make every effort…to be holy” (Hebrews 12:14) and “work out your salvation with … Continue reading
Reflections on Home Life
In my personal worship time with the Lord I am making my way through 2 Samuel and I came upon a section that stirred some thoughts about home life. In 2 Samuel 6:1-19, King David attempts to bring the Ark … Continue reading
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