An old pastor once said he loved to preach about tithing because a person’s wallet is tantamount to the heart. How we spend our money says a lot about our priorities and principles, worries and wants. God must be Lord of your … [Read more...] about Jesus and Possessions
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Michael Horton has recently described his concern about the rise of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in the church. His concern is quite valid. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the distinction between preaching behaviorism and preaching … [Read more...] about Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Mind Your Own Business
Christ is in all parts of life, even the mundane activities. Unfortunately, we have lost sight of God’s accessibility in the simple. In the gospels, when John the Baptist says the kingdom of heaven is at hand, he is literally saying it … [Read more...] about Mind Your Own Business
Exercise for Theologians
Thielicke’s book, A Little Exercise for Young Theologians, has many big ideas contained in its small pages. As a theologian speaking to other theologians (though I would not consider myself in that category), his words resonate. He warns … [Read more...] about Exercise for Theologians