Fear Itself
April 12, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
“—fear hath torment.” – I John 4:18 I can’t look at current trends without being afraid for my country, the church, or my sons.…
Hoarders
March 13, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
In our men’s Bible study a few weeks ago, our leader mentioned the number of believers who are sitting on the gifts God gave…
4 Straight Facts about ‘Gay Conversion’ Therapy
March 10, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
prop·a·gan·da noun 1.derogatory – information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Last…
Frank Worthen: “To Whom Honor is Due”
February 11, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.…
The New Martin Scorsese Film “Silence” is Golden
February 2, 2017 | Relational Matters
As the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so the denial of God is the height of foolishness. – R.C. Sproul I’m…
Facing the Fire
January 18, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
“Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the…
When Your Name Comes Up, People Feel —
December 29, 2016 | Relational Matters
A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve…
Brattitude
December 8, 2016 | Relational Matters
It is sometimes easier to head an institute for the study of child guidance than it is to turn one brat into a decent…
“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…
The Monster Must Die
October 31, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
For I know that in me, that is in my flesh, there dwells no good thing. – Romans 7:18 Tonight’s a time for monsters,…
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…
To Trump or Not to Trump? Where I Landed, and Why
September 24, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
“Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” -Romans 14:5 A highlight of this crazy election is the division among conservative Evangelicals. As…
“For Worse” Really is for the Better
September 20, 2016 | Marriage Matters
During a week of reeling from multiple (terrorist – there, I said it!) attacks and relentless Trump/Clinton skirmishes, the newly-announced divorce of Brad Pitt…