Trumpite Evangelicalism or Bidenist Catholicism?
It is surely a time for Christians to remember St. Paul’s call to focus on heavenly things.
Given the extremity of the president’s rhetoric and the confident damning of any who might demur, it seems legitimate to ask (yet again) how much gender theory and gender “science” Joe Biden has read. One has to assume he is an expert, given that he feels comfortable dismissing anyone who dissents as motivated by hate... Continue Reading
A Brief Review of Abigail Shrier’s “Bad Therapy”
None of the criticisms I’ve read undermine the basic thrust of Shrier’s book—that children are not alright.
Shrier’s book is giving parents permission to rethink the therapeutic paradigms that have dominated child-rearing literature for a long time now. She gives parents permission to see their children as moral agents who need their character formed by loving parents rather than as merely victims of an array of alleged pathologies that require third-party interventions... Continue Reading
Braveheartedness: A Core Tenet in Reformed Teachings
Bravery is a trait with which God has blessed His creation.
The logic is simple: if a Christian sought to reform or purify the church to the standards found only in the Scriptures, a sense of tranquility often accompanied the movement, knowing the Lord would protect His church and ensure such purification prevailed. Yet, using the same understanding, if their movement faced opposition or failure, this... Continue Reading
The SBC Isn’t Drifting, It’s Being Steered
A sober-minded response to emotional sabotage.
The goddess of our age is beckoning us to open the door for all manner of vices. In the name of affirmation, empathy, and toleration of churches with female pastors, we are being manipulated to believe decisive, clear, courageous, and mature reaffirmation of the Baptist Faith & Message is “dismissive” of women. Adopting the Amendment... Continue Reading
The Simplest, Most Successful Way to Live
When He is in charge, His love fills and flows through us.
Want to live an uncomplicated life? Get in the right posture every day (dependence upon God and a humble willingness to follow the promptings of His Spirit and the illumination of His Word). Follow His leadership. God (and His love) will flow through you, and you will fulfill everything He desires. You will be astounded... Continue Reading
The World of Avarice and Skepticism
How the Devil Convinces You That Contentment and Thanksgiving Are Sin
As we think about how it is God would have us to live and enjoy His glorious world we need to rest in two truths. First, that what matters is of God, not of man. Cars, trucks, TV’s, vacations, hunting camps, etc… are all good and right in their own way. But they ain’t more... Continue Reading
What Does the Aaronic Blessing Ultimately Promise Us?
A Benediction of Shalom
The Aaronic blessing not only contains but also anticipates the greater fullness of seeing God face to face, seeing our Creator and our Redeemer as he is, and as a consequence, sharing in his divine life, sharing in his beatitude, his blessedness. The ultimate climax or aim can be seen, first of all, from... Continue Reading
Why Is Jesus the Only Way?
How to respond to the inclusivist position, a position that has gained significant traction.
The inclusivist rejects what each worldview says about itself and claims they are compatible against all the evidence every religion has declared about itself. If the inclusivist is correct, then every religion is wrong. That isn’t so inclusive, then, is it? Christians claim that the only way to restore our relationship with God is... Continue Reading
Every Pastor I Know Struggles with One of These
Know when to work hard, and when to rest.
Put boundaries around your work. Know when to work hard, and when to rest. The world needs healthy pastors who work hard but know how to rest. Nobody gets there by accident. For the sake of the work that’s been entrusted to you, avoid the twin dangers of a poor work ethic and overwork. Every... Continue Reading
Chicken or the Egg
Sometimes we bristle at loving those who hate us and who are opposed to everything we believe in.
The starting point, the fountain for loving others is a love for God, initiated by His love for us and poured into our hearts by His Spirit. We cannot conclude that we love God, if we do not love those made in His image and, particularly here, those called God’s beloved, our fellow believers. ... Continue Reading
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