The Grace Grounding
March 11, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
“There is now therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and…
Sin: The Presence, the Power, and the Promises
March 9, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
When I came to Christ at the age of sixteen, I had a bucketful of emotional and sexual struggles which, I assumed, would disappear…
Does Anyone Really Stay Pure?
March 7, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification — that each of you possess your vessel in honor. -I Thessalonians 4: 3-4 Sexual…
Beautifully Bent
March 5, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent…
Unboxed
March 3, 2016 | Relational Matters
I’ll feel comfortable in a coffin when it’s my time, because I like boxes. Clear definitions, simplicity, nice, tight boundaries, that’s my style. So…
The Demoralized Disciple
March 2, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
Discouragement is the illegitimate child of false expectations. -Lloyd Ogilive” Come November, it’s entirely possible that reviewing your voting options will provoke a response…
When “My Bad” Isn’t Enough
February 29, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
Keep in mind that when sin is viewed superficially, it is dealt with superficially.” -Erwin W. Lutzer Yesterday, Australian Cardinal George Pell testified at a hearing…
Manny Pacquiao, Gay Marriage, and the Need for Eternal Hostility (Part Two)
February 25, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. – Thomas Jefferson Hostility…
After the Fall
February 25, 2016 | Relational 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…
Manny Pacquiao, Gay Marriage, and a Call for Eternal Hostility (Part One)
February 23, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. – Thomas Jefferson Filipino…
Deeds Above Creeds
February 19, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. -James 1:22 Most of my Christian life, I’ve assumed…
Let Me Entertain Her
February 16, 2016 | Marriage Matters
I can still remember a happy morning three years ago when I made my shoulders sore from patting my own back. I felt like a king,…
Pocket Points
February 15, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
I find myself “pocketing” certain points – small sayings, or bit-sized principles that can be useful – as a way of staying equipped to face…
Uncool, When Necessary
February 13, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
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…