I recently saw the movie “The Giver.” The story is about a seemingly perfect community where “sameness” is prized above anything else. In this world, what people see is drained of all color (literally), individuality is erased, every move is monitored, and the power of choice has disappeared. Without pain there is no sadness. Without passion there is no conflict. … Read More
Theology: Do We Dislike it or Do We Fear It?
8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. Titus 3:8 ESV Theology is the study of the nature of God. How anyone can study God and not be changed … Read More
I Kept My Virginity, But Not My Purity: Part One
For a followup post visit, “I Kept My Virginity, But Not My Purity: Part Two” A few weeks ago I got a phone call from one of my girlfriends announcing that she got a boyfriend. I asked her what she intended to say to him about how they will protect their purity. She continued to tell that they have already … Read More
For All The Future Preachers Out There: What Is A Sermon?
“Wherever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, there a church of God exists, even if it swarms with many faults.” -John Calvin When Dr. John Piper recently retired from his pastorate at Bethlehem Baptist Church he said that one of the primary marks of his ministry was the pulpit. He said that in his church there … Read More
Is Jesus Our Hope Or A Means To It?
Hope – I really like that word. Even just saying the word makes me feel like I have a more positive expectation for what the future will hold. It’s interesting the different things people put their hope in. Some put their hope in money. Some in a relationship that they are expecting will give their life meaning. Some put their hope in … Read More
