God With Us
God’s people have always been people of faith, believing that the presence of God with his people is a real thing even when we can’t see it, even when we can’t feel it.
Landon Coleman
Jordan Peterson, Rule 9, and Listening
Peterson’s experience of listening sounds remarkably similar to a pastor’s experience of listening. Since regular pastors will find themselves in the listening business, they would do well to learn from someone who gets paid to listen.
Why I Voted for a Fool … Twice
I think Donald Trump fits the biblical description of a “fool.” I also think Donald Trump ended up being the least “foolish” candidate on the ballot. Which means, I voted for him … twice.
Avoiding Consequences in a Morally Charged Universe
Can one reasonably expect to live in a morally charged universe that doesn’t involve consequences for immorality? This question seems to be at the heart of much public debate in 2020.
Moses, Isaiah, and Sunday Worship
The question remains after the service is done and the live stream is over … Did anyone actually worship?
My 5 Favorite JI Packer Books
Packer’s impact on my life was through the books he wrote. Here are my top five JI Packer books, with a quote from each book.
Black Lives Matter and “black lives matter”
Baucham’s refusal to use the phrase “black lives matter” is rooted in his concerns about “ethnic gnosticism,” but it’s also rooted in his concerns about the worldview that stands behind the “Black Lives Matter” organization.
22 Thoughts about Life in 2020
The thoughts that follow are the result of a list of ideas I’ve been working on and adding to over the last several weeks. The order does not reflect the importance or ranking of my thoughts.
Creation Is Groaning
2020 might be remembered as the year of the groan. Every time we turn on the TV or check our phones, there’s another reason to groan.
