The Demoralized Disciple
March 2, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
Discouragement is the illegitimate child of false expectations. -Lloyd Ogilive” Come November, it’s entirely possible that reviewing your voting options will provoke a response…
When “My Bad” Isn’t Enough
February 29, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
Keep in mind that when sin is viewed superficially, it is dealt with superficially.” -Erwin W. Lutzer Yesterday, Australian Cardinal George Pell testified at a hearing…
Manny Pacquiao, Gay Marriage, and the Need for Eternal Hostility (Part Two)
February 25, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. – Thomas Jefferson Hostility…
Churched Off
February 18, 2016 | Relational Matters
“While I love the traditional church, I love it like a foundational part of my past, as though it were a University I’ve graduated…
Uncool, When Necessary
February 13, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions. -Lillian Hellman When playwright Lillian Hellman was called to testify before…
Before You Use
January 25, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
When something’s wrong but no longer shocking, it’s a lot easier to give into it. And since porn use it so common today, not to…
In Search of Love
January 22, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Some people seem to think Christian Love means Affectionate Reassurance. Affectionate because it brings lots of hugs, smiles, and “I love you’s”. And reassuring…
In Search of Christianese
January 20, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
This is Part 3 of a 5 part series titled “In Search Of”. For Part 1: “In Search of a Pharisee” click here. For…
In Search of Judging
January 19, 2016 | Marriage Matters
This is the second part in a five-part series titled “In Search Of.” To view yesterday’s post “In Search of a Pharisee” click…
In Search of a Pharisee
January 18, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
We often hear “Don’t be a Pharisee”, “Don’t judge”, “Don’t speak in Christianese”, “Don’t be a hater”, and “If you’re a Christian, you should…
Unbridled
December 29, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and…
When Darkness Lost
December 24, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
“And the light shined in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” -John 1:5 Like St. Jude, I’m a sucker for lost…
Our Work and Our Needs
December 19, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
Fundraising has never been my strong suit, and frankly, asking for financial support is hardly one of “my favorite things”. I also know you get…
The Content of our Character
December 10, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
“I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye…