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 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…
Releasing Your Wounder
November 13, 2014 | Relational Matters
We’ve all got them – wounds, past injuries of the soul that still show themselves, either in the way we relate, or the pain…
Jesus and Same-Sex Marriage
September 17, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
Recent well-publicized developments are causing many Christians to re-examine their position on homosexuality. A newly-formed group called Evangelicals for Marriage Equality is dedicated to…
Gungor and the Fallible Jesus
September 4, 2014 | Relational Matters
“And even if He (Jesus) was wrong, even if He did believe that Noah was a historical person, or Adam was a historical person,…
Assessing Matthew Vines “God and the Gay Christian” Part II: Homosexuality and Leviticus
May 7, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
God and the Gay Christian, Matthew Vine’s new and well publicized book, argues that we should reconsider what the Bible says about homosexuality. His…
Dinner and a Porn Flick
February 17, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
Some things seem so self-evident, it feels stupid pointing them out. Does anyone really need to say “Air is good, so you should breathe” or…
Judgment Days
January 30, 2014 | Relational Matters
“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.” -Matthew 7:2 I remember hearing Pastor Chuck Smith, years ago, admit (from the…
Joe Dallas to discuss Phil Robertson controversy on “Bible Answer Man” radio show today.
December 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ll be talking with Hank Hanegraaff of Christian Research Institute today about Phil Robertson’s comments on homosexuality, his suspension from Duck Dynasty, and all the…
Bless the Jerk
November 7, 2013 | Relational Matters
There’s no way to navigate a life without getting bumped, bruised or outright wounded by people. No one’s exempt, and generally, the closer we…
Strange Ire: John MacArthur, Charismatics, and Controversy
October 28, 2013 | Keeping It Clean
I think it’s odd that grown-ups quarrel so easily and so often about petty matters. – Anne Frank, “The Diary of a Young Girl”…
Pastor Chuck Smith: Double Honor
October 3, 2013 | Relational Matters
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. -I Timothy 5:17 …
Of Pastors and Potshots
June 27, 2013 | Relational Matters
Every Thursday we’ll post something to do with relational or emotional concerns. Hope it helps. — Of Pastors and Potshots “It is not the critic…
Jesus and Same Sex Marriage
June 26, 2013 | Doctrinal Matters
In light of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions on same sex marriage, the question of what defines a marriage becomes more relevant than ever,…