Living the Gospel in a Fallen World: The following thoughts are taken from a chapter in Ian Hamilton's book "The Gospel-Shaped Life." Hamilton advises readers how Christians might practise the gospel in a fallen world. Honor all men Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. 1Peter … [Read more...]
God wants Christians to be weak People
God wants Christians to be weak people. Not only does God want us to be weak, according to Paul Washer He is creating weakness in our lives, and for good reason. This goes against the narratives one often sees in Christian self-help books. Moreover, God often uses weak people and weaker armies to achieve His plans. … [Read more...]
The Joyful Prayer of Augustine
The Joyful Prayer of Augustine: Often when thinking of Augustine I remember the man who allegorized eschatology - rejected premillennialism, converted to amillennialism. It would be fair to say that many premillennialists and non-Calvinists avoid reading Augustine. Yet one thing I was taught over the years was that … [Read more...]
Looking Back from Emmaus
In this post I'll be briefly looking back from Emmaus into the Old Testament. The Emmaus account is one of my favorite New Testament interludes. In Luke 24:13-32 we read that after Christ's crucifixion two disciples are walking despondently back to their home in Emmaus. As they walk along a mysterious figure … [Read more...]
A God of Love and Wrath
A God of love and wrath: Unfortunately, some things are learned the hard way. My wandering around in the New Age taught me several lessons I hope never to forget. I wish I hadn't gone through all that. But I probably needed to in order to drive these lessons into my thick skull. I finally learned the reality of … [Read more...]
Gloomy Dark and Sad Gethsemane
Gloomy, Dark and Sad Gethsemane! These are expressions used by the great hymn writers. For one night it surely was a place of doom and gloom. Yet Christ was victorious. A Place Called Gethsemane Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and … [Read more...]
On Jews and Credit Card Identity Theft
On Jews and Credit Card Identity Theft - I know that's a weird title to an article. But stay with me. This is more about the Jews than credit cards. Imagine that someone steals your credit card. You get statements from your bank detailing purchases you never made. Someone has taken over your identity. You are still … [Read more...]
From Rejoicing Trees to Clapping Rivers
From rejoicing trees to clapping rivers - the entire creation gives glory to the Lord God Almighty. Even The heavens declare the glory of God. Psalm 19:1. Chronicles Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, … [Read more...]
A Gentle and Lowly Controversy
You may not have heard but there is a controversy over Dane Ortlund's new book, "Gentle and Lowly". The book has been selling well and has very good reviews by notably responsible people. The full title of Ortlund's book is "Gentle and Lowly - The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers." I haven't read it yet. … [Read more...]
Deeper Heaven Ransom Trilogy Review
This is A review of "Deeper Heaven - A Reader's guide to C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy", by Christiana Hale and published by Roman Roads Press (Paperback 369 pages). Some Background Like many other C. S. Lewis readers, I began with the Chronicles of Narnia. I then read the science fiction series: "Out of the … [Read more...]
