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…
When Vague is in Vogue
September 19, 2018 | Doctrinal Matters
“For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?” (I Corinthians 14:8) Years ago I was speaking at…
Why Persecution?
September 12, 2018 | Doctrinal Matters
” Why Persecutest Thou Me?” – Acts 22:7 You almost blush when you use the word, right? I know I do. “Persecution” is so…
Temptation Tips
June 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
The history of humanity has been a continuing struggle against temptation and tyranny. – Robert Kennedy If you’ve struggled with lust in any form,…
It’s a Wormderful Life
December 22, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
“But I am a worm —“ -Psalm 22:6 “If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” -Hebrews 10:38 Of…
Porn and Perfection
October 24, 2017 | Marriage Matters
I don’t want realism. I want magic! Yes, yes, magic! I try to give that to people. I misrepresent things to them. I don’t…
Love, Even When It’s Called Something Else
October 11, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Some people seem to think Christian Love means Affectionate Reassurance. Affectionate because it brings lots of hugs, smiles, and “I love you’s”. Reassuring because, to some, love…
A Few Questions Before You Click
September 26, 2017 | Marriage Matters
This is a familiar scene to you: you’ve got some spare time, you know watching porn will deliver high impact and release, nobody will…
Uncool, When Necessary
September 25, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
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…
As We Forgive
September 22, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. – Tomas…
God’s Misery
September 20, 2017 | Thoughts About Him
The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of…
I Know I’ve Got a Problem. Now What? (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
May 8, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
Since you’re reading this blog, it’s entirely possible you’re either in crises over your sexual behavior, or you want to avoid ever having that…
The Water Walk
May 6, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
Fresh off of history’s most triumphal luncheon (Matthew 14:16-21: five thousand dined on two loaves and three fishes; chefs are still arguing the logistics)…
One Nation Under Judgment: Some Thoughts about the National Day of Prayer
May 4, 2017 | Relational Matters
As we designate today as an official time to seek God, I’m reminded that God’s no quitter, but He’s been known to give up.…