“See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled (Heb 12:15).” There are particular times when in conjunction with the…
To Kindle 2 or Not to Kindle 2, That is the Question
For those considering the purchase of Amazon’s new e-reader, here are my observations after 11 days. Positive: Good customer support from Amazon. I’ve called more than once and haven’t waited more than a minute. The reasons I have called have…
Secret Prayers
Ever pray for someone you’ve never met, say standing in front of you at the grocery store, will never see again, and who doesn’t even know you are praying? ———– Matthew chapter 6 begins with a principle. Jesus told the…
Take a Rest in Port William Fiction With Wendell Berry
I’m an “avoracious” reader as Barney Fife once said. In addition to theology and blogs, I read a lot of fiction. Rarely do I recommend fiction in posts. I make an exception for Wendell Berry. If you are looking for…
Is God Shouting to You in This Way?
C.S. Lewis wrote in The Problem of Pain, God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” If God is shouting to you through…
Why Kill the Pre-Schoolers in Jericho?
I recently preached a sermon (click here to listen) that considers a very tough question, “Why did God order Israel to kill everything in Jericho including pre-school age children?” What would you say if someone asked you about the ordered…
Challies Review: Picking Cotton
Tim Challies has written an excellent review of the book Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption. Click here to read Tim Challies review. I previously posted on the remarkable story of Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton (see here…
Cindy Winters Reflects the Grace and Glory of Christ
You’ve no doubt heard the tragic story of Pastor Fred Winters who was murdered during a church service. Here is an interview with Pastor Winters’ widow, Cindy. I am especially blessed by how Cindy Winters offers to meet with the…
Read This Before Pinching: Patrick Wasn’t a Leprechaun
Russell Moore on Patrick: To our shame, most evangelical Protestants tend to think of Saint Patrick as a leprechaun. As we watch the annual drunken parades and pop-culture consumerism of the March holiday, no one could seem more removed from…
We are Not the First
What would be the difference in your level of fear with these two scenarios? Scenario #1 – You’re preparing to parachute out of an airplane following a number of other parachutes. It is the military system of parachuting where your…