Deconstructing one’s faith has become the latest craze. Recently I was given a post by a professing Christian regarding how she had been shamed as a child regarding the death of Christ. The woman called it “religious trauma.” She wrote to a younger version of herself: “Dear younger version of me, how dare anyone blame […]
I heard on the local evening news credit card debt has reached a 10 year record high. COVID seems to be partly to blame – along with rising inflation. Credit card debt is a bad habit to get into. Sue and I fell into that trap early in our marriage. Looking back, it wasn’t that […]
It has been said Memorial Day honors those who never were able to take off the uniform – Veteran’s Day is to honor those who did. Tomorrow we salute the men and women who died in service of our nation. The holiday originated during the Civil War; first called Decorations Day in memory of fallen […]
A month ago now we had the privilege of hearing Stuart Scott. He spoke 6 times on various topics. I needed to process what I heard. Below is what I wrote down in my notes. I hope these will encourage you. “Outdo each other in showing honor. Other people are more important than you.” “The […]
No one should ever take a break from God. Even in the coming months we must seek him with our all our hearts. The summer months do however change our schedules. There’s more daylight, more outside activities, opportunities to be with family and friends. Most will take a vacation (I am) or sneak in several […]
It seems appropriate on this Mother’s Day for me to address the situation regarding the leaked draft from the Supreme Court. The violation of confidentiality is a great concern. The draft could change but if the majority opinion remains it is a good day in the protection of the life of the unborn. If the ruling […]
Tim Challies is a Canadian pastor, blogger and author. I have appreciated his insights. Recently he wrote an article entitled, “40 Random Pieces of Advice for the Christian Life.” I can’t quote them all but today and next week I am including some worthy of repetition. “When offering counsel to others, always carefully distinguish between […]
“Godly people, wise and experienced in living the Word, have applied God’s Word to the problems of life in all times and places.” So wrote the late David Powlison. The Apostle Paul said, “I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one […]
As we start the service the statement, “Christ is risen!” will be given and the congregation’s audible response is, “He is risen indeed!” That was the early church’s tradition, and we continue it today. He is risen! He is risen indeed! A dear friend of mine who served Christ teaching at a seminary in Ukraine recently wrote of […]
J.I. Packer was one of the most prominent theologians of the 20th and early 21st centuries. He was promoted to glory in 2020 at the age of 94. I have benefitted from several of his books and articles, but the book Knowing God was instrumental in my early ministry. Recently I was reminded of something Packer wrote. He encouraged believers […]