Charlie Kirk: Murdered, Assassinated, Martyred
The murder, assassination, martyrdom of Charlie Kirk combined with the unhinged reaction of so many on the left lead me to the following conclusions.
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7 Signs the Holy Spirit Is at Work in a Church
Based on the biblical teaching about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, what would we expect to see, hear, and experience if the Holy Spirit was truly at work in a local congregation. I think Scripture points us to at least 7 realities.
Relapse – Who Am I?
Who are you? Who is the real you? Are you a recovering porn addict who has relapsed or a porn addict who has only momentarily been sober? Which is the real you? The victories, or the relapse?
10 Verses to Memorize in the War Against Porn
For those who are battling the sin of pornography, here are 10 verses to store up so that you might not sin against God.
Idolatry and Sin
Recently my Bible reading plan took me through the book of Judges. Judges 2:10 and 2:11 describe a link between the idolatry of God’s people and the sin of God’s people.
The Expectations of a Regular Pastor
As I talk to regular pastors, I think some have overly optimistic expectations and some have overly pessimistic expectations.
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.
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.
Fig Leaves, Hide and Seek, and Blame in 2019
Genesis 3 is a story of sin, transgression, rebellion, defiance, and treason. It’s also a story of fig leaves, hide and seek, and blame. Rather than taking the path of confession, Adam and Eve chose the path of sewing fig leaf clothing, hiding from the presence of God, and blaming others for their sin.
Regular Pastor 