Grace Grace Should Not Be Just an Abstract Idea 3 Jul 2016 When we read about Jesus forgiving the "woman who lived a sinful life" (that's code for irreligious, obviously immoral, and likely sexually promiscuous), applaud her boldness in coming to Jesus,…
Grace… I’m Against Sin…But I’m Not for This Either. 20 Jun 2016 An article titled 9 Sins the Church Is Surprisingly OK With as Long as You Love Jesus recently crossed my virtual desk. The list includes fear, apathy, gluttony, worry, flattery,…
What I've Been Learning Edwards Brings People Together 13 Jun 2016 This week I am at Yale Divinity School attending their summer course Jonathan Edwards and the Bible. You might think that would be a small group of uptight-super-Reformed clergy. On…
Forgiveness The Forgiveness of Sins 13 Jun 2016 I was recently asked to be part of a sermon series on the Apostles Creed at a local church regarding the line "the forgiveness of sins." Below is the message.…
Holiness… Holy Fashion 31 May 2016 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in…
What I've Been Learning Lessons from my Bluetooth 19 May 2016 A few months ago I got a new Bluetooth headset. It was really awesome. Great sound, fit well. I really enjoyed it…until it blew up. No, I am not joking.…
Books… Seeing Holiness 17 May 201617 May 2016 Tuesdays with Edwards! Spiritual things appear excellent and glorious things upon the account of the holiness of them to one that has spiritual light. God appears a glorious God to…
Learning To Be Full Of Grace And Truth. 