There have been few things along the way that has spurred on "creative conversation" with Jan like financial debt. Perhaps in no greater context do we see the relationship between debt to lender / debt to love more conversely on display than in marriage. What I mean is, the more couples are in debt financially, … Continue reading I hate debt…
Month: September 2010
Jesus Paid Taxes
I want to encourage you to join me in listening to Mark Dever's sermon out of Mark 12:13-17 sometime soon. From the remarks I've read, it is one of Mark's best deliveries, and if you've ever listened to Mark, that's saying something. As well, in light of our present pop / evangelical / politico / … Continue reading Jesus Paid Taxes
Before the Throne of God Above
Hebrews and the Promise of God
1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact … Continue reading Hebrews and the Promise of God
Childhood Conversion
Below is a piece written by Jim Elliff. It's been helpful to me as a pastor and dad. I hope it will be of value to you as well. __________________________ Childhood Conversion A woman came to humorist Will Rogers, saying, “I struggle with this problem. Every time I look at myself in the mirror, I’m … Continue reading Childhood Conversion
Unity: An object lesson
Last week I preached a message about biblical unity based on Ephesians 4:1-16. In that message we saw the importance of like-minded, sound doctrine in Christian unity. The world calls us to drop our beliefs so that we all just get along, really for the sake of the human race. However, the Scriptures make clear … Continue reading Unity: An object lesson
Grounded 