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…
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…
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…
In Search of Love
January 22, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Some people seem to think Christian Love means Affectionate Reassurance. Affectionate because it brings lots of hugs, smiles, and “I love you’s”. And reassuring…
In Search of Judging
January 19, 2016 | Marriage Matters
This is the second part in a five-part series titled “In Search Of.” To view yesterday’s post “In Search of a Pharisee” click…
In Search of a Pharisee
January 18, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
We often hear “Don’t be a Pharisee”, “Don’t judge”, “Don’t speak in Christianese”, “Don’t be a hater”, and “If you’re a Christian, you should…
As We Forgive
January 14, 2016 | Relational Matters
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. -Thomas Fuller…
God’s Misery
January 8, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of…
Dining with the Difficult
December 23, 2014 | Marriage Matters
“Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we’re related for better or for worse…and try to keep the maiming…
Manifest
December 16, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
“God was manifest in the flesh.” -I Timothy 3:16 “The world is not an easy place for anyone,” Annie Sullivan said in reference to…
Turbo Tongue
December 9, 2014 | Marriage Matters
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! (James 3:5) James had…
The Transsexual Dilemma: Part 3 of a Five Part Series
December 3, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
The growing support for transsexualism in the culture, plus the growing number of voices within the Church calling for us to not only to…