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…
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,…
Walking Strong
October 17, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. -Galatians 5:16 I’m back into serious…
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,…
Judgment Days
September 22, 2016 | Relational Matters
“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.” -Matthew 7:2 Some days I’m just in a judgment kind of mood. That’s a…
“For Worse” Really is for the Better
September 20, 2016 | Marriage Matters
During a week of reeling from multiple (terrorist – there, I said it!) attacks and relentless Trump/Clinton skirmishes, the newly-announced divorce of Brad Pitt…
“I’m Invited to a Same-Sex Wedding. Yes or No?”
September 15, 2016 | Relational Matters
Let each be fully persuaded in his own mind. Romans 13:5 There’s an ongoing buzz in the Christian community over whether or not believers should…
Eternally Secure, Perpetually Striving
September 14, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
One of Christianity’s longest running arguments has to do with the believer’s security. If one has been born again, can he ever lose his…
When God’s “Yes” is Guaranteed
September 9, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us. And if…
Unpleasant (But Vital) ABC’s
August 30, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
Certain words – important ones, mind you – simply don’t mean what they used to. Take “Christian” for example. Traditionally, it’s meant born again, believing…
I Was Born Again This Way
August 19, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
“And having been set free from sin you became slaves of righteousness.” -Romans 6:18 There’s an awful lot of talk these days about inborn…
Getting Along without Going Along
July 28, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
“I will never compromise Truth for the sake of getting along with people who can only get along when we agree.” ― D.R. Silva…
Perfecting
July 25, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
Day has begun and I’m already sinning Help me to change this heart that I have Lord, help me taste Of the grace that…