election Understanding God’s Election and Foreknowledge: A Relatable Illustration August 07, 2024 This article uses a flower-buying illustration to explain God’s election and foreknowledge, emphasizing that God chose us, not for our perfection, but to display His grace by reviving us from sin.
illustrations A Defense for Modern Illustrations June 26, 2024 Why is it crucial for sermons to highlight real-life, often unwholesome examples of Jesus's redemption? Learn how Jesus's work among sinners should be openly discussed in modern preaching, showcasing His ongoing, transformative power.
Pride Escaping the Trap of Self-Righteousness June 19, 2024 In a polarized society, moral clarity can lead to self-righteousness. C.S. Lewis in "The Screwtape Letters" shows how pride corrupts humility. Christians must remember righteousness comes from Christ. Avoid comparisons and embrace, "Christ Jesus came to save sinners." Walk humbly.
Homosexual From Pride to Prayer: A Call for Humility June 12, 2024 Turn Pride Month into a time of preaching and prayer, embracing humility and sharing God's justice and mercy with the LGBTQ+ community.
adhd God Did Not Make a Mistake When He Made You May 15, 2024 Finding comfort in faith and doctor's reassurance that God didn't err in creating us. We get to embrace both challenges and grace.
literature The Reader, the Bible & His Presence April 20, 2022 Recently, I have been reading Terry Eagleton’s book, How to Read Literature. Eagleton is as entertaining as he is insightful. He reminds us readers, for example, that Heathcliff does not exist outside
Grace The Tyranny of Merit March 06, 2021 What happens when you build a society on the idea that if you work hard enough you will be successful? I mean it sounds a good idea, doesn’t it? It seems to
friendship Some Dogmatic Thoughts on Grace November 11, 2015 When I was five years old, my parents took me and my sister to a farm – I think it was a farm – I wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings so much as
Grace Bearing The Cross of Silence November 06, 2015 Attention is often given to the words of Jesus. Rightly so! He is wisdom incarnate and his words are a wellspring of truth and life. But I wonder if you've ever
Grace Of Kryptonite, Kool-Aid and Windex: Concluding a Series on the Practical Pursuit of Holiness March 13, 2015 As much as our hearts crave the completion of God’s sanctifying work within us, the prospect of stepping forward in newness of life can be daunting. We might fear that we will
Grace The Perfect(ionism) Excuse, part 3 in a series on sanctification ... February 12, 2015 Do you believe that it is possible to overcome a besetting sin in your life? And do you believe that this conquering is possible in _this _life? If your answer is no, or
antinomianism Our Father's Likeness January 08, 2015 What is your gut reaction, honestly, when you hear the phrase: “Obedience to God’s law”? Do you smile, or do you cringe? And why? In the previous entry on this subject, we
Calvinism Totaled Image Bearers December 28, 2011 With this entry, I'll begin a series of meditations upon the meaning and application of essential Calvinistic beliefs. I hope these thoughts will encourage all who read and be a particular