Same Image, Different Fathers
April 26, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God. -John 1:12 The phrase Image Bearer has become popular,…
5 Things People Can Mean When They Say “I Want Help”
April 6, 2017 | Relational Matters
To flirt with rescue when one has no intention of being saved… from Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” The first time I stepped…
When the Young and the Restless Leave Church
April 5, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Not long ago, my son had some disturbing news to share. He’d attended an event where several of his old friends who had graduated…
Willing to Will; Believing with some Doubt
February 20, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
Draw me, and we will run after thee.” – Song of Songs 1:4 Today while I’m striving to keep my mind where it belongs, and…
Surrendered Too Soon
February 9, 2017 | Relational Matters
Then the Lord closed the door. Genesis 7:16 The high price of love is yearning, and the stress which goes with it. Agape love…
Losing Heart, Acting Badly
January 19, 2017 | Relational Matters
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. -II Corinthians 4:1 When the going gets tough,…
Jesus: The Way, or One of Many Ways?
January 4, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Believers today are under a bright, unforgiving spotlight. The culture seems more and more curious to know why we believe what we believe, and…
The Family Shepherd Guy
December 14, 2016 | Marriage Matters
Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, singers of songs. – Pam Brown When asked what we do, most…
“The African Doctor” – Great Holiday Viewing!
November 26, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
We’re big on Christmas movies and music, both of which are now prevalent and solidly welcome in our house. So naturally, The Grinch, (the…
“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…
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…
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…
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…