How Can I Talk About Transgender?
July 1, 2021 | Church and Culture
13 years ago I wrote this article for the Christian Research Journal. In the years since, “transgender” has evolved from a seldom-recognized issue to…
Notes From My COVID Corner
January 29, 2021 | Doctrinal Matters
“Prone”Part Two of a Four Part SeriesPretty attractive, huh? That’s me at my lowest a couple weeks ago, just admitted to ICU with severe…
Losing Heart, Acting Badly
December 8, 2020 | Church and Culture
Therefore, since we have this ministry,as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.-II Corinthians 4:1When the going gets tough, it’s easy to…
Free Speech. Some Restrictions May Apply.
December 1, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
“The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within…
Same Image, Different Father
October 1, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God. -John 1:12Saying that you’re a Christian probably won’t…
Uncool When Necessary
September 22, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
“I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions.”-Lillian HellmanWhen playwright Lillian Hellman was called to testify before the House…
Eternally Hostile, Always Joyful
July 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
“… for I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” – Thomas…
Navigating Among Naysayers
May 7, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
Starve your distractions, feed your focus.-Author unknownI don’t think social media is the problem. I think our it’s our lack of discretion.We get baited…
The Prettiest Slavery
February 25, 2020 | Keeping It Clean
“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he…
Why We’re Misunderstanding the “Judge Not” Command
February 19, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
Try this little experiment: read today’s news – online or in the paper – then try not to think that anything you just read…
Shaving Samson: Why Superbowl Outrage Isn’t Enough
February 3, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
I’d say yesterday’s Superbowl ads and halftime show signaled a new low for American sports, but others have already said it.Franklin Graham said it…
When Someone You Love is Gay
January 7, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
Approval Accepted; Acceptance DeniedWhen someone says “Mom and Dad, I’m gay”, are Mom and Dad automatically forced into a choice between approval or rejection,…
Perfecting
October 29, 2019 | Keeping It Clean
Day has begun and I’m already sinningHelp me to change this heart that I haveLord, help me taste of the grace that you’re giving I…
Some Thoughts on Moore and MacArthur
October 23, 2019 | Keeping It Clean
I doubt you need the backstory, but in case you missed it, last week renowned pastor and author John MacArthur was asked during a…