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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Houston and Homosexuality Part II: In Praise of Squeaky Wheels
October 16, 2014 | Relational Matters
Update Yesterday I posted on Houston Mayor Annise Parker’s subpoena of pastor’s sermons and communications, an extraordinary move by any standards. In response to…
Houston, Homosexuality and Heavy Handedness
October 15, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
Since the Ebola scare is today’s top story, there’s a secondary item you may be unaware of: the City Council of Houston has subpoenaed…
The Joy of Awful
June 12, 2014 | Relational Matters
“A person overtly expresses distress, but it is covertly gratified at the prospect of the satisfaction they can wring from their misfortune.” – Dr.…
Worship and Recovery
April 3, 2014 | Relational Matters
Guest posting by Renee Dallas Note from Joe: I’ve received a number of messages from wives asking for help dealing with their own pain over…
The Phil Robertson Controversy: No More Ducking the Issue
December 28, 2013 | A Cuppa Joe
Apart from a radio interview with Bible Answer Man I’ve been ducking the Phil Robertson/Duck Dynasty controversy for over a week now, first because I…
What’s So Funny?
November 4, 2013 | Keeping It Clean
“If Christ has died for me, I cannot trifle with the evil that killed my best Friend.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Two things tell…
The Times They Are a Changin. And —?
October 9, 2013 | Doctrinal Matters
Maybe we’ve had it too easy. The Church and the Culture were never the same, for sure, but there was a time they shared…
A Strong Foundation of Grace
June 21, 2013 | A Cuppa Joe
Every Friday we’ll take a break from topical posts and will post some random personal thoughts. — A Strong Foundation of Grace “There is now…
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
June 13, 2013 | Relational Matters
Every Thursday we’ll post something to do with relational or emotional concerns. Hope it helps. — O Brother, Where Art Thou? We took sweet counsel…