THE Sin and an Unregenerate Church
Here is an exercise for you aspirants of theology. Search out the significant differences between the sin, sin and sins in the Greek New Testament. I assure you, it has been the glory of God to hide...
View ArticleDie, Self, Die, For Pete’s Sake!
Christ says, ‘Give me All. I don’t want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your work; I want You. I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No...
View ArticleLearning the Hard Way
I have a friend who was among the first outside believers to be granted entrance into China when the bamboo curtain creased open in the early 70′s. John wanted more than anything to find how the Church...
View ArticleStew on This
Over eggs and coffee yesterday morning, I had an interesting conversation about Esau’s stew. My friend Gary raised the question, “I wonder if Esau, being raised in a good, covenant home, bowed his...
View ArticleFather’s Day From A Prodigal’s Perspective
Today I propose we do a little what if-ing. Let’s “what-if?” the story that contains the prodigal son. It pretty much leaves us with some open-ended questions, I know. Did Dad ever want to wring the...
View ArticleThe Incredible “Light”ness of Being
Thought you might be encouraged with a fresh voice today that echoes my own. Or vice versa. Well, anyway, we both are echoes of the True Voice. Today’s Hat Tip goes to Kurt Willems, a pastor who calls...
View ArticleThe Gospel That Jesus Preached
I’m really looking forward to Scot McKnight’s book, The King Jesus Gospel. I have been grievously burdened for some time about the gospel that is being peddled in the western church. Some have called...
View ArticleTall Order.
I aim to be among the sweetest, kindest, most loving people you will ever meet. I also have it on good authority that it will happen. Ah, I know what some of you are thinking: the you who think you...
View ArticleThrough Many Hardships, Foils and Scares
Do I still think God is good? Do I still praise Him even when my power wheelchair gives up the ghost in the middle of a nearly depleted parking lot because the stores have closed, and it’s night and...
View ArticleForgiving: A Lenten Possibility
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Unforgiveness will turn you into someone you never intended to be, displaying the attitudes...
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