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,…
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…
Here’s to a 2017 Without Excuses
January 2, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me — -Job 9:20 The non-apology apology is one of life’s most frustrating experiences. It…
When Darkness Lost
December 23, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
And the light shined in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. -John 1:5 Like St. Jude, I’m a sucker for lost…
My Glorious Thorn
December 21, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
He told me, coming home, that he hoped the people saw him in church, because he was a cripple, and it might be pleasant to…
The Baby on Death Row
December 19, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
“Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this…
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…
Darts Among Friends
December 1, 2016 | Relational Matters
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. – Ephesians 5:16…
“I Love You with All My Will”
November 22, 2016 | Marriage Matters
How do you keep the music playing? How do you make it last? How do you keep the song from fading too fast? And…
What NOT to Do if You’ve Hurt Your Wife
November 15, 2016 | Marriage Matters
If your wife caught you using porn, or discovered an affair, or learned about some secret sexual vice you’ve been indulging, then you’re a…
Three Lessons ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Has To Offer
November 5, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
The buzz among Christians over Mel Gibson’s newest film went high decibel when Greg Laurie interviewed the actor/director a couple months ago during a…
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…
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,…
The Greater Condemnation
October 14, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. – James 3:1 James didn’t write a very nice book. In fact,…