How does a mother bear the loss of a child?  As one who is rooted firmly and completely in Christ, Janelle taught me this these days.  The pain is excruciating, and yet she has hope.  The despair seeks to overwhelm her, and yet she presses on.  She knows who she belongs to.  She knows who... Continue Reading

“Patience is not only a part of the fruit of the spirit, but is also an invaluable asset to the pastor as he cares for these individuals in the church.  A lack of patience when ministering to the weaker in the congregation is not a confirmation they are not learning and growing, but an indictment on the pastor that... Continue Reading

“And God won’t forget to reward us. He sees every work, no matter how “insignificant” in our eyes, and records it for the last day. Not a single cup of water given to a disciple will go unrewarded. Not a single visit to a sick person, a piece of bread given a hungry one; not... Continue Reading

“I have found myself thinking back to the many models of fatherhood I have seen and admired through the years. What made these fathers admirable? What set them apart? What was it that they said to their children? From these models I have drawn seven things a good father says.”   I think I may be... Continue Reading

“Many have come to the right understanding that the Old Testament is about Christ, but have perhaps not yet come to see that the Old Testament was written to Jesus–as the Old Covenant mediator, second Adam and Covenant-keeping, representative Israelite.”   In my last TCC post, I sought to introduce a subject that I realized would be... Continue Reading

There’s another popular word that people say when they want permission to think freely: “Honestly,” or “Can I be honest?” Who answers no to that? “No, please no, by all means do NOT be honest!” Our speech has become like the over-protective childproofed home. There are plugs in the sockets, bumpers on every sharp corner, locks on... Continue Reading

Frankly – from this PR and Marketeer Momma’s perspective – y’all aren’t really interested in diversity, inclusiveness, or “wholesome” goodness. You’re not in-touch or sympathetic with the day-to-day struggles that real, average American families face. You’re just leveraging a trending topic (in this case, gay marriage) to make your ad go viral so you can... Continue Reading

Gates’ wealth, innovation, and subsequent philanthropy have made him a household name. A significant portion of Rolling Stone’s interview went into detail on his work around the world trying to eradicate poverty, cure infectious disease, and stop global warming through his well-funded foundation. While giving a hat tip to God for creating the world, Gates’ comments... Continue Reading

Spiritual melancholy can come upon us suddenly or gradually overtime. It is not a season that any Christian desires to endure. Yet, it can be one of the greatest means for our sanctification and reveling in the grace of God. For how filled our lives would be with eternal melancholy if not for His grace.... Continue Reading

All of this is to say that the New Calvinism looks a lot like the old New School Presbyterianism with a Baptist and charismatic flair to it. Piper chose not to deal with this issue between the Old and the New just as he neglected the EPC’s stance on women. For now, the coalition is... Continue Reading