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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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Submit to Ugly
Jonathan Leeman: Truth be told, people are not afraid to submit. They just want to submit to beauty, like the valiant hero who submits himself to rescuing damsels in distress. What’s unexpected about Christianity is that its hero doesn’t risk … Continue reading
The End of My Highlighter
I just finished reading a fantastic little book called The Person of Christ by Andrew Bonar. Reading it feels like sitting with a man who wants nothing more than for you to see that everything you could ever need or want … Continue reading
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Have We Lost the Goosebumps on Our Soul?
This is a diagnostic post where I’d like to ask a simple question for your reflection: How do you feel about grace? We talk about grace: Jesus died for my sins. We sing about amazing grace and how sweet it … Continue reading
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What Good Are Good Works?
Where do good works fit into your Christian life? Having a hard time articulating an answer? You’re not alone. A lot of Christians don’t know how to think or feel about good works. We at least know they should somehow … Continue reading
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Bible Verses You Cannot Obey Without Church
It is no secret that America is individualistically minded. We see ourselves as our own. We are islands. We are Mavericks, Rambos, and Jack Bauers. We live our own lives and choose our own paths. Independence is our banner. Self sufficiency is … Continue reading
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Why Does God Do What God Does?
Have you ever asked yourself: “Why does God do what He does?” Why create? Why Adam and Eve? Why sustain the world? Why Israel? Why the Red Sea? Why forgive sinful folks? Why the incarnation? Why the cross? Why the … Continue reading
He Took Damnation Lovingly
A few of the college gals from our church recently asked me what books I would recommend to them concerning the person of Christ. These are two particularly intelligent young women, so I recommended they work through Donald Macleod’s, The … Continue reading
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