Who You Callin’ a Pharisee?
October 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Holy Spirit did not go into such detail about the Pharisees in the New Testament just so we could understand a group unique…
Love, Even When It’s Called Something Else
October 11, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Some people seem to think Christian Love means Affectionate Reassurance. Affectionate because it brings lots of hugs, smiles, and “I love you’s”. Reassuring because, to some, love…
A Few Questions Before You Click
September 26, 2017 | Marriage Matters
This is a familiar scene to you: you’ve got some spare time, you know watching porn will deliver high impact and release, nobody will…
Uncool, When Necessary
September 25, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions. -Lillian Hellman When playwright Lillian Hellman was called to testify before…
As We Forgive
September 22, 2017 | A Cuppa Joe
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. – Tomas…
God’s Misery
September 20, 2017 | Thoughts About Him
The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of…
The Power of Abiding
May 17, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
It is only into the thirst of an empty soul that the streams of living waters flow. Ever thirsting is the secret of never…
I Know I’ve Got a Problem. Now What? (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series)
May 10, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
“Oh, tell me I may sponge away the writing on this stone!” – from A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens When you cross lines you…
I Know I’ve Got a Problem. Now What? (Part 2 of a 3-Part Series)
May 9, 2017 | Marriage Matters
When God interrupts your life, He is calling you to follow Him in a new way. This is where the pursuit of a God-centered…
I Know I’ve Got a Problem. Now What? (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
May 8, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
Since you’re reading this blog, it’s entirely possible you’re either in crises over your sexual behavior, or you want to avoid ever having that…
The Unnatural Drifter
April 24, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
People do not drift toward Holiness. Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate toward godliness, prayer, obedience to Scripture, faith, and delight in…
When the Young and the Restless Leave Church
April 5, 2017 | Doctrinal Matters
Not long ago, my son had some disturbing news to share. He’d attended an event where several of his old friends who had graduated…
Navigating Among Naysayers: When to Talk, When to Withdraw
March 23, 2017 | Relational Matters
Starve your distractions, feed your focus. -Author unknown In this age of constant communication, you’re dealing with endless opportunities to interact effectively. Or to…
Embracing the Drudge
March 20, 2017 | Keeping It Clean
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. – Galatians 6:9 I find successful…