Throwback Thursday: “To My Gay Angry Friend”
June 3, 2021 | Church and Culture
I posted this open letter 9 years ago on August 2, 2012. It was the day after a nation-wide show of support for Chic-Fil-A…
What NOT To Do If You’ve Hurt Your Wife
March 29, 2021 | Keeping It Clean
Adam blew it. That was bad enough, but after he blew it, he double-blew it with the wrong response to blowing it.He hid. He…
One Nation Under Judgement
July 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.”-Thomas JeffersonGod’s no quitter. But He has been known to give up, never because He’s…
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…
And the Banned Played On
May 27, 2020 | Church and Culture
Sit. Stay. Don’t speak!Lie down. Now roll over.Aw, who’s a good church? You’re a good church! Yes, you are.So said the City Council of…
You’ve Been Bad(ed)
May 15, 2020 | Doctrinal Matters
Weird, isn’t it? You think you’ve got a good relationship, and suddenly you don’t. Worse, you’re also the bad guy, found guilty by a…
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,…
‘Twas the Nightmare Before Corinth
December 16, 2019 | A Cuppa Joe
The Church at Corinth had some major problems before it – nightmares, actually – and Paul addressed them in the severest of terms. He…
“Tear Down This Wall!”
November 12, 2019 | Doctrinal Matters
Walls work both ways. Some keep enemies out, guarding the freedom and safety of the citizens, while others make captives out of free men.…
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…
Getting Along without Going Along
May 31, 2019 | Keeping It Clean
If we’re in agreement, we’re in unity. If we agree to disagree agreeably, we’re in peaceful co-existence. If we have to agree to get…
The Shoulder Ride
March 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Perverse and foolish oft I strayed and yet in love He sought meAnd on His shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me.”-Henry W.…
What NOT to Tell Yourself When You’re Craving
November 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are many men who have much less than me, Day by day, they make their wayAnd they find more in life than I can…
Dances with Snakes
November 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sunday’s CBS Special on Conversion Therapy Made Christian Counselors Look Like Snake Handlers In some parts of the country, churches pull out live rattlesnakes…