After the Fall
October 8, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
“Man is a stately castle, intricately and masterfully constructed. The castle, however, was given a life of its own. When man took it on…
Right Position, Wrong Attitude
September 26, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
“The children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left.” – Elijah,…
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…
Losing Heart, Acting Out
September 15, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
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,…
When the Young and the Restless Leave Church
August 27, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
My son had some disturbing news to share the other day. He attended an event where several of his old friends who had graduated…
James Foley, ISIS and Wrath
August 22, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
“For the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God.” – James 1:20 You’ve seen the photo by now, maybe even the video:…
What the Wounded Wife Has to Say
August 19, 2014 | Marriage Matters
If I knew falling in love would hurt this much I would have rather fallen into a ditch, and maybe I would be healed…
Robin Williams and the Dark Plunge
August 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
(I’m reposting this message with a few updates in light of the Robin Williams tragedy, hoping it can be of use to anyone suffering…
The Shoulder Ride
August 11, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
The Shoulder Ride Perverse and foolish oft I strayed and yet in love He sought me And on His shoulder gently laid, and home,…
ISIS, Charles Manson, and Redemption
August 8, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
“Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.” -Romans 12:21 It doesn’t sink in easily. Whole families are being slaughtered, children are…
The Irrational Bible
August 6, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
“I have no more ability to believe — that the first people on earth were a couple named Adam and Eve that lived 6,000…
He’s Just Not That Into Him
August 5, 2014 | Marriage Matters
A book and subsequent film titled “He’s Just Not That Into You” looked at the phenomena of single women who find it hard to…
Lessons from the Apes
July 18, 2014 | A Cuppa Joe
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes seems to be the current rage, topping box office records and offering an impressive array of special…
Lord of My Meltdowns
July 2, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
“Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.”-Psalm 139:23 Renee and I were reading Psalm 139 this morning…