One of the most emotionally divisive issues between Christian brothers and sisters is something hotly labeled legalism. But ask nearly anyone to define what legalism actually is, and the explanation quickly gets vague. The old joke is that legalism is anything to the right of me! Worldliness is anything to my left. Unfortunately, in real…
Read MoreCriticism has a unique way of controlling us. One critical word and we want to rethink everything we believe or stand for. Ironically, I have been criticized for being overly critical at times. Unfortunately, I have passed this “gift” on to my children. Somehow over the past 11-16yrs of their lives, they have become genius…
Read MoreA former church member posted this on Facebook recently. “Shout out to my mom for letting me go through my tomboy phase without changing my gender.” There is so much packed into that statement that gives us insight into the gender confusion issue of our age. Let’s unpack for a moment. There are unrealistic expectations…
Read MoreHaving held my lifeless stillborn daughter in my arms almost 35 years ago can bring a rising level of emotions to my heart when I consider the current scenario being played out in the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade “ leak” and upcoming ruling. My heart. Yes, … that’ s the key word in the previous…
Read MoreBy all indications, the Supreme Court of the United States will soon overturn Roe v. Wade. This means that each state must grapple with the issue of abortion. Since our constitutional republic is “of the people, by the people and for the people” are you prepared to discuss this issue with your friends, neighbors and…
Read MoreThe most well-known statement of the Great Commission is the one given in Matthew’s Gospel: Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you…
Read MoreAll on the conservative side of politics, whether Christian or secular, take heart in the leaked Supreme Court document. It appears the document will form the basis of a hopeful decision soon forthcoming. The extreme reactions of some makes one wonder if the pressure will cause one justice or another to waver, but so far…
Read MoreTim Keller’s series of tweets on why we should not allow politics to create division in the church has created more political division in the church than if he had remained silent. While there was a lot he said, this bit is what caused the uproar. @timkellernyc Here are two Biblical MORAL norms: 1) It…
Read MoreFRONTLINE Volume 32 • Number 2 A Biblical Perspective on Critical Race Theory The word “woke” has acquired an entirely new definition in recent years. Formerly the word was recognizable as the past tense of “wake.” But in recent years the connotation of the word has been amplified to refer to an awareness of important…
Read MoreAre you a people-pleaser? Do you struggle with living more for the praise and approval of men, more than God? In my devotional reading this morning, in John 12, I read of highly respected religious leaders of Christ’s day struggling with this very problem. “Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in [Jesus], but because…
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