Long Division: How do we Unite when We’ve Stopped Being One Nation?
November 19, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Donald Trump hasn’t polarized the country. He, and his election, just exposed the level of polarization which was already there. So when the talking…
What NOT to Do if You’ve Hurt Your Wife
November 15, 2016 | Marriage Matters
If your wife caught you using porn, or discovered an affair, or learned about some secret sexual vice you’ve been indulging, then you’re a…
“You’re Hired!”
November 9, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
For many of us, it’s more a sigh of relief than a victory shout. We wanted him – largely, at least – because of…
Three Lessons ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Has To Offer
November 5, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
The buzz among Christians over Mel Gibson’s newest film went high decibel when Greg Laurie interviewed the actor/director a couple months ago during a…
Jen Hatmaker: Hermeneutics, Hurt, and Human Affection Part II
November 4, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
In yesterday’s post we looked at what can be a dry topic – hermeneutics – and applied it to what’s definitely a hot topic:…
Jen Hatmaker: Hermeneutics, Hurt, and Human Affection (Part I)
November 3, 2016 | Relational Matters
Popular author and speaker Jen Hatmaker’s declaration that she now condones same-sex marriage is another cog in an expanding wheel of leaders who are…
The Monster Must Die
October 31, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
For I know that in me, that is in my flesh, there dwells no good thing. – Romans 7:18 Tonight’s a time for monsters,…
Walking Strong
October 17, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. -Galatians 5:16 I’m back into serious…
The Greater Condemnation
October 14, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. – James 3:1 James didn’t write a very nice book. In fact,…
Doubt
September 28, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
“Art thou He that should come, or do we look for another?” – Matthew 11:3 When things everywhere seem to be falling apart, doubt…
To Trump or Not to Trump? Where I Landed, and Why
September 24, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
“Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” -Romans 14:5 A highlight of this crazy election is the division among conservative Evangelicals. As…
Judgment Days
September 22, 2016 | Relational Matters
“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.” -Matthew 7:2 Some days I’m just in a judgment kind of mood. That’s a…
Holy Cop-Out
September 21, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
“It is not God who does not call. It is man who will not respond!” – Isobel Kuhn, missionary to China and Thailand There’s…
“For Worse” Really is for the Better
September 20, 2016 | Marriage Matters
During a week of reeling from multiple (terrorist – there, I said it!) attacks and relentless Trump/Clinton skirmishes, the newly-announced divorce of Brad Pitt…