Why We’re Misunderstanding the “Judge Not” Command
February 19, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
Try this little experiment: read today’s news – online or in the paper – then try not to think that anything you just read…
EvangelicaLGBTQ
February 12, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
When a liberal church goes pro-gay, we yawn. When an Assemblies of God congregation announces it’s “gay affirming”, we wake up. Hopefully.Last Sunday Rev.…
Shaving Samson: Why Superbowl Outrage Isn’t Enough
February 3, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
I’d say yesterday’s Superbowl ads and halftime show signaled a new low for American sports, but others have already said it.Franklin Graham said it…
When Someone You Love is Gay
January 7, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
Approval Accepted; Acceptance DeniedWhen someone says “Mom and Dad, I’m gay”, are Mom and Dad automatically forced into a choice between approval or rejection,…
Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going in 2020
December 28, 2019 | Announcements
“I’ve often said that no one understands the subject of sexuality better than my friend Joe Dallas. I’m not merely speaking of Joe’s formidable…
It’s a Wormderful Life
December 19, 2019 | Doctrinal Matters
“But I am a worm —“-Psalm 22:6“If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”-Hebrews 10:38Of all our family Christmas…
‘Twas the Nightmare Before Corinth
December 16, 2019 | A Cuppa Joe
The Church at Corinth had some major problems before it – nightmares, actually – and Paul addressed them in the severest of terms. He…
When Darkness Lost
December 4, 2019 | Doctrinal Matters
And the light shined in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.-John 1:5Like St. Jude, I’m a sucker for lost causes. I’ve…
Thanksgiving is All in My Head
November 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
“ …and forget not all His benefits.” –Psalm 103:2“Blow, blow thou winter wind”, Shakespeare said. “thou art not so unkind as Man’s ingratitude. Freeze, freeze…
The Plot Chickens
November 21, 2019 | A Cuppa Joe
If you’re sick of hearing about Chick-fil-A I don’t blame you, so if you keep scrolling, no hard feelings.But a new development has come…
Chic-fil-A and This Present World
November 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed (II Timothy 4:10)In The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s brilliant take on the…
“Tear Down This Wall!”
November 12, 2019 | Doctrinal Matters
Walls work both ways. Some keep enemies out, guarding the freedom and safety of the citizens, while others make captives out of free men.…
Gotta Serve Somebody
November 6, 2019 | Doctrinal Matters
Nevertheless they will be his servants, that they may distinguish My service from the service of the kingdoms of the nations. -II Chronicles 12:8The…
Perfecting
October 29, 2019 | Keeping It Clean
Day has begun and I’m already sinningHelp me to change this heart that I haveLord, help me taste of the grace that you’re giving I…