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A word on propositional truth statements…
I’m currently re-reading John Piper’s book “Contending for our All” in which he gives brief biographical sketches of three men in church history who stood faithful to God’s Word against sometimes overwhelming opposition – A far cry from today where … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Doctrinal Issues, Gospel
Tagged Athanasius, Jesus, Propositions, Truth
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Spam Alert!!!
So, every once in a while as I’m cleaning out my spam folder a comment catches my eye. This of course is what at least some of the authors of these comments are trying to do in order to get … Continue reading
Caption this…
In my last post some might have noticed that I did not give my dog, Sniffles, a lot of attention. In fact, she was only given three words out of the entire post. So, for all you animal lovers, I … Continue reading
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Writers block…
Writers block. That would be a good excuse for the absence of posts here for the past few months. Or as parents are wont to tell their children, “if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at … Continue reading
Tis But a Taste…
From this mornings “Morning and Evening” by Charles Spurgeon: Oh! what enlightenment, what joys, what consolation, what delight of heart is experienced by that man who has learned to feed on Jesus, and on Jesus alone. Yet the realization which … Continue reading
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News Flash! “My Sin” is not listed in Philippians 4:8!
This past Sunday I had the privilege to preach two sermons from Philippians 4:8. The first sermon covered the command to “Think” and the importance that God, in Scripture, places on the mind and godly thinking, something that can only … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Principles, Desiring God
Tagged Christ, Depression, Epistle to the Philippians, Grace, Meditate, Philippians 4:8, Rejoice in the Lord, Think
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I Have a Problem With Grace…
That’s not what one would want to hear from a Christian, nor especially a youth pastor. But let me explain… First of all let me make clear that I mentally agree with and adhere to the Doctrines of Grace and … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrinal Issues, Gospel, Passion for God, Uncategorized
Tagged Divine grace, Doctrines of Grace, Grace, legalism, self-righteousness, Tullian Tchividjian, works
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Is it July Yet?
The family is back, and the routine is once again upon us. Here is a visual review of the FOCUS-Miami trip.
It Must Be June!
I have a shiny new (rented) passenger van in the driveway. Emily is packing all sorts of clothes, snacks and supplies. Over the next two weeks I’ll be driving around 2000 miles in 4 states with 9 different teenagers, Emily … Continue reading
Thoughts from a New Father (Part 6)…
Today was a fun day. Emily, Rosalie and I sat for our first family portraits with Rosalie. Anyone who has attempted to take pictures with babies knows that it is a process that can be a lot of fun, a … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophical Thoughts, Photos
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