The Apostle Paul makes some sweeping reminders about the nature of the true Gospel in the opening verses of Galatians. These are reminders we all need to hear. [1] Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—[2] and all the brothers who are with me,To the churches of Galatia:[3] Grace to you and … [Read more...] about The Gospel Is
The Simple Life
If your life is like mine, it is probably anything but simple. Sports, school, plays, movies, practices, church, and any number of other family activities crowd life. Complexity and multi-tasking characterize our days. But we need simplicity. The Psalmist writes, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him” (Psalm 37:7). Those words speak of a quiet way foreign to … [Read more...] about The Simple Life
Consuming Fire
"For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God" Deuteronomy 4:24 God stands apart from me to a degree I cannot fathom. He is wholly other. I am creature. I am fallen. I am as the grass. God is infinite. He is righteous. He is perfect. He knows everything. He created everything. He sustains everything. He is holy. He is worthy of all praise and … [Read more...] about Consuming Fire
The Irreducible Gospel
Christians constantly reference and preach the gospel. The whole of Christian religion centers around the gospel. And yet, scholars and commentators still debate its essential content. Everyday churchgoers also conflate or confuse its meaning. So what is the good news of the gospel? How might we boil down Christianity to its most core message? The good news of the gospel … [Read more...] about The Irreducible Gospel
Pencil Reading
I am a pencil advocate; this much you may already know. But you may never have considered why pencils far outstrip pens. Why are pencils superior to pens for reading and note taking? The reasons are many and irrefutable. (You should note I am speaking of mechanical pencils in particular). Pencils do not bleed. No need to worry about your thin Bible pages. Mark … [Read more...] about Pencil Reading