New Testament Studies in 1 John: Spiral 4 17 Dec 2014 “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” It’s a peculiar way to end a letter, but that’s how the apostle John concludes his words to the churches of Asia Minor. He…
Counseling Scripture Brings Joy to the Heart 16 Dec 2014 "Your testimonies are my delight," says the Psalmist (Psalm 119:24a). It seems a strange thing to say. Modern Christians never speak of God's laws, His statutes, in this way -…
Christmas Christmas is for Ghosts 15 Dec 2014 Tis the season to be haunted. The holiday recalls memories and traditions, family and friends from long ago. It haunts us with memories, both beautiful and sad, and urges us…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 13 Dec 2014 Every week I compile a list of articles from around the web that seemed interesting to me. Check out this week's list, there's bound to be something here that interests…
Uncategorized Next Week 12 Dec 2014 Check back next week for these posts and more: 1. Christmas is for Ghosts It's a holiday that can be haunting and filled with memory, and that's okay. 2. Scripture Brings Joy To…
Christmas Why A Cynic Like Me Loves Holiday Magic 11 Dec 201411 Dec 2014 I have a very special talent. I am exceptionally gifted at being cynical. Liz Lemon might have me beat on the "masterpiece eye roll," but I've gotten pretty good over…
New Testament Studies in 1 John: Spiral 3 (The Moral Test) 10 Dec 2014 At the heart of the Christian life is love. It’s a specific kind of love - not that generalized anemic definition of love so popular in our culture - but…
Counseling God’s Word Destroys Strongholds 9 Dec 2014 I have seen it happen time and again: the lies that people believe are overthrown and destroyed by the truth of God’s Word. It’s one of the supreme joys of…
Books A Review of “Making Gay Okay: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything” by Robert Reilly 8 Dec 2014 It’s one thing to present a compelling thesis, and another to follow it up with compelling support. In his book Making Gay Okay: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything,…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 6 Dec 20146 Dec 2014 Every week I compile a list of interesting articles from around the web. Here's is this week's list, check it out: 1. "Stop Wasting Everyone's Time" by Sue Shellenbarger The…
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