And yet after we lost Olivia, it didn’t take long for me to realize that in this Christian microcosm of ours, somehow an aborted baby had so much more to offer the world than a miscarried one. Both babies may have died at the same gestation — one by choice, the other by chance. But... Continue Reading

In saying “abstain from every form of evil,” the Apostle declares that believers cannot be selective when it comes to what evil is to be shunned: we are called to keep our distance from wickedness of any and all sorts. This includes of course those sins that are blatant and visible, but also those that... Continue Reading

There is a flavor of play-acting righteousness, of disproportionate indignation, behind the current round of “Gotcha!” games. If Person B charges Person A, who has written a book arguing for a revisionist understanding of the Bible, with serious error and possibly with heresy, it is no part of wisdom to “Tut-tut” the narrow-mindedness of Person... Continue Reading

The Arizona bill, which is headed to Gov. Jan Brewer’s desk for her signature, would allow people who object to same-sex marriage to use their religious beliefs as a defense in a discrimination lawsuit. Similar legislation has been introduced in Ohio, Mississippi, Idaho, South Dakota, Tennessee and Oklahoma, according to The Associated Press, while other... Continue Reading

Ok, great. I get that. In fact, these are all part of the human condition that keeps us from doing all the regular things Jesus commands, like loving God and loving neighbor. My suspicion, however, is that the main “thing” holding young people back from “making a difference” is that they are being sent out... Continue Reading

While I hope you never have to walk this road with a member of your community, the reality is, in our broken world, it’s likely that you will. I encourage you to pursue these women and rally the troops to care for them as much as possible. This is a prime opportunity for the Body... Continue Reading

Those who major in the minors will not be silent: Call them hobby horses, obsessions, or whatever you wish, but people thus imbalanced will leave if they aren’t put in office, allowed to teach, or given some outlet to spread their virus. In this regard the Session is an anti-virus program.  (To provide balance to gender statements above, we’re looking... Continue Reading

President Obama is encouraging us to compare ourselves to those who have more. Rather than using these people as examples of how to achieve success, he is telling us it is unfair and that he can bring fairness and prosperity. Political points may be scored, but it will not improve our standard of living. If... Continue Reading

Enjoy Spirit-led, elder-led, regulated worship. The worship service is much less ceremonial in the New Covenant, but God has still presented his desire. Carefully obey, but comfortably enjoy praying, singing, learning, giving, eating, and washing in his presence. Glorify God and enjoy him in your public worship this weekend.   There is not a God-given... Continue Reading

As PECO sent crews to repair the various disconnects of the power flow, so God gives pastors the responsibility to build, maintain, inspect and repair the power grid for the vitality and effectiveness of His house of prayer. There is no more significant shepherding goal than making sure our people are well connected to Christ.... Continue Reading