"Watch your life and doctrine closely"
A common argument used to justify certain lifestyles or behaviors is to say “I was born this way.” Many who struggle with anger issues testify that they’ve done so from a young age. Those who constantly struggle with anxiety say that’s just their personality. People who claim to be homosexual or transgender often say they’ve…
A collection of links to encourage your growth in grace! The Internal Contradiction in Transgender Theories “He believes one of the transgender movement’s most remarkable achievements has been to conceal the internal division at the heart of gender theory. ‘There is no single trans narrative,’ he says. There are two, ‘wholly incompatible and mutually destructive,…
We all make mistakes. It’s a normal part of life for humans in a fallen state living in a cursed world. Some mistakes seem to have little noticeable consequences, while others affect everything and everyone around us. What do you to do when your sin brings about irreversible consequences? What happens when there are effects…
A collection of links to encourage your growth in grace on this cold day: Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy “While obviously there are boundaries to our unity—we would not tolerate differences in the core doctrines of the Christian faith—we are to see other differences as opportunities to display the glory of God by…
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” This quote, commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, is applicable in many areas of life. I believe one of those areas is our Bible reading plan. Many good New Year’s resolutions to read Scripture have failed because of lack of direction. You may choose to read…
Everyone loves a good list, especially at the end of the year. Grateful for another year of being able to blog and I hope and pray the articles are helpful and encouraging for your continual growth in the grace of our Lord! Here are the ten most viewed articles of 2023: 10. What Does It…
It’s time for the annual lists of favorite books read this year! If you are hoping to read more in 2024, or you are looking for gifts for a reader, I hope this list is helpful for you. These are not necessarily new books (though some are) but books that I personally read this year….
It’s hard to believe that it’s already Thanksgiving! This Thursday we’ll set aside time to gather with family and friends to feast and give thanks. As Christians, we give thanks to God for all his blessings in our life. However, sometimes it can feel forced, can’t it? Sometimes we go through a difficult time or…
A collection of links to encourage your growth in grace: Three Years Later: What I Miss Most “Today, though, I sure do miss him. I miss having someone who loved me in that unique way a son loves his father, and I miss having someone to love in that unique way a father loves a…
In the beginning was darkness . . . then God spoke. He stretched out the heavens like an artist preparing his canvas, then draped them with the sun, moon, and stars to light the earth. He spoke and the oceans gathered so the dry land could surface. At his command, plants and trees sprang from the earth like…