The Bible describes sin using different pictures including debt, enmity, and crime. R.C. Sproul (42) helps us understand how Christ atones for our sin with the following table. Sin as . . . Man God Christ Debt Debtor Creditor Surety…
The “Gosple” and Other Terms Everyone Should Know
One of our goals as churches and families must be to equip our people to know important theological terms. A little girl in our church (see the above pic) recently took the time to make me a list of key…
Verbiage for Asking For a Daughter’s Hand
I have two daughters – – both of them favor their mother and in looks and are gorgeous — I have written elsewhere about what it will take for those making the request – – it involves killing a bear…
Do You Agree With These Three Statements About Loving Our Children?
There is nothing we do more urgent than equipping parents to love their children. Parents of young children are invited to a new Life Group at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley. The group will meet at 10:30 on…
Baby Dedication & Family Devotions Method Suggestions
Families need to be spend time in God’s Word together. I shared this letter – – including the picture to the right – – with our young parents on Baby Dedication Day. If you enlarge the picture, you will be…
Christmas Ideas for Readers and Photographers
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. I nearly froze taking the garbage out. And that means it is time to think about what books to buy for those who are readers. Here are some suggestions. Book Recommendations for…
Where to Stand in the Manger Scene
It’s not enough at Christmas time to admire nativity scenes. We need to know our place in the Nativity scene. Studying the book of Haggai allows us to take a wider view of the birth of Christ so that we…
Watch Antoinette Tuff: One Brave, Sweet Lady
In the face of a loaded gun, Antoinette Tuff illustrated Christ’s teaching that Christians are to be those who preserve and illuminate a dark world. In the below interview she shares how her faith saw her through her encounter with…
Jerry Bridges on the Fear of the LORD
One of the points I have stressed this summer at the Red Brick Church is the foundational importance of the “fear of the LORD.” HT: JT
How Should Parents Teach Young Children About Forgiveness?
From the Q&A Appendix for Unpacking Forgiveness Any parent of young children will have many opportunities to teach their children about forgiveness. Here a few brief tips; Teach them to use the right words. The script is not that difficult.…