Theology Sin is a Relational Problem 24 Aug 2018 Throughout history there have been many ways of thinking about and characterizing sin. Many theologians have talked about sin in terms of "privation," lacking ontology but still resulting in chaos.…
Reformation Reformation Context (Part 14): The Issue of Indulgences 22 Aug 2018 The issue of the Roman Catholic indulgence is well-known as the occasion which sparked the Protestant Reformation. Luther's own opposition to it in the form of the Ninety-Five Theses began…
music Top Ten in Christian Music: Grunge Rock 21 Aug 201821 Aug 2018 Grunge rock was Subgenre of rock that combined sounds of alternative, metal, and punk. It emerged in the mid 80s and peaked in the early 90s - Nirvana being the…
music This Week’s Good Music 18 Aug 201818 Aug 2018 Here's this week's playlist: 1. "Whistleblower" by Thrice To Be Everywhere is to Be Nowhere is the band's first post-reunion album, after a four-year hiatus. The band's frontman, Dustin Kensrue,…
music My Favorite Christian Rock Songs 14 Aug 201817 Aug 2018 My faith was seriously influenced by Christian rock. I know that this is not the sort of proper thing for a well-educated, theologically-minded, conservative pastor to say. After all, Christian…
Books Guest Post: Bob Kellemen on Grief 13 Aug 2018 Today's post is a guest blog by Dr. Bob Kellemen. Bob is an experienced counselor, instructor, and author. He is the Academic Dean at Faith Bible Seminary, and was the…
Uncategorized This Week’s Good Music 12 Aug 2018 This week's playlist: 1. "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" by the Ramones One of the more controversial songs from the American punk band, this particular track was written in response to…
Reformation Reformation Context (Part 13): Luther and Bernard 9 Aug 2018 Luther did not see his efforts as “the Reformation.” He was part, to be sure, of a reform movement, but in his mind the Reformation was something that only God…
Old Testament Studies in Proverbs: Laziness 8 Aug 2018 God designed man to work (Gen. 2:15). Work in and of itself is a good thing, it was created from the beginning. Of course the fall has mad work cumbersome…
Personal An Update on My Book 6 Aug 20186 Aug 2018 Since last year I have been working on a counseling tool to help both those struggling with addictive habits and those who would seek to be helpful. That resource has…
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