Unboxed
February 6, 2014 | Relational Matters
I like boxes; I love being boxed in. Clear definitions, unmistakable boundaries, everything nice and neat, that’s for me. I thrive on routine,…
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2013 | A Cuppa Joe
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto…
And the Soul Felt Its Worth
December 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
If I tell myself I’m wonderful, I’m deluded. If I tell myself I’m horrible, I’m only half right. But if I tell myself I’m…
My Little Christmas Sinner
December 23, 2013 | Keeping It Clean
My youngest son probably isn’t crazy about it when I tell stories about his childhood. At the ripe age of 17 I guess he’s…
Sick of it All
October 23, 2013 | Doctrinal Matters
And the land had rest from war.” – Joshua 11:23 Joshua is a book about conflict, an exciting and sobering look at Israel’s possession…
Chosen
October 18, 2013 | A Cuppa Joe
I’m not big on “favorite scriptures”, since all of the Word is inspired and profitable (II Timothy 3:16.) Still, I guess everyone has certain ones…
What’s Satan Got Against Me, Anyway?
October 11, 2013 | A Cuppa Joe
A dear friend of mine, noting the trials that have recently caved in on her, posted on Facebook the question, “Who gave Satan my…
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…
Pastor Chuck Smith: Double Honor
October 3, 2013 | Relational Matters
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. -I Timothy 5:17 …
Cheaters Never Prosper
August 6, 2013 | Marriage Matters
Every Tuesday we’ll post something to do with strengthening marriages. Hope it helps. — Cheaters Never Prosper “Let the husband render unto the wife due…
When ‘My Bad’ Really is Bad
August 5, 2013 | Keeping It Clean
“Keep in mind that when sin is viewed superficially, it is dealt with superficially.” -Erwin W. Lutzer When something gets me really mad, or really scared,…
So Right, So Wrong
August 1, 2013 | Doctrinal Matters
“The children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left.” – Elijah, downcast…
Amazing Grays
July 17, 2013 | Doctrinal Matters
Every Wednesday we’ll post something about doctrine. Hope it’s useful. Our local paper ran a feature story this week written by a self-identified evangelical…
Five of the Most Important Questions in the Bible
July 12, 2013 | A Cuppa Joe
The Bible’s full of instructions, of course, but there are some awfully interesting questions in there as well. Here are five that stand out…