Forgetting
As time goes on, I feel the loss of my grandfather more acutely. First came the loss of his voice, then his face, which when coupled together brought a loss of his presence. And that is what the memory of … Continue Reading Forgetting
On Knowing and Doing
While reading through Hearers and Doers by Kevin Vanhoozer, I was reminded of Jonathon Edwards On Knowing Christ where he … Continue Reading On Knowing and Doing
A Bipolar Christian: Part One
My brain hurts, though not physically; it’s rather that sort of existential fear that paralyzes and pains in its intensity. I’ll sit … Continue Reading A Bipolar Christian: Part One
It Is A Gracious and Loving Father They Need To Know
Confessional orthodoxy coupled with a view of a heavenly Father whose love is conditioned on his Son’s suffering, and further … Continue Reading It Is A Gracious and Loving Father They Need To Know
True Colors
Facebook Is Not For Kids
Many parents, like myself I imagine, are leery of their children growing up. And at this point in our world, … Continue Reading Facebook Is Not For Kids
Assured Though Ill
I remember sitting in a psychiatric hospital so spun I could barely stay awake, let alone be contemplative, yet never … Continue Reading Assured Though Ill
Who’s Afraid of Empathy?
Are we a society of narcissists? Without a doubt. And are we a people afraid of guilt and shame? More … Continue Reading Who’s Afraid of Empathy?
Humility With A Sledgehammer
My wife recently said something to me I, in my often navel gazing regarding mental and spiritual issues, had either … Continue Reading Humility With A Sledgehammer
Who Owns the Future?
As a definition, this take on what it means to be a “progressive” takes the wind out of the sails … Continue Reading Who Owns the Future?
The Free Offer
Therefore, God his creator having pity on him, has loved the world, that he has given his only son Jesus Christ, for mediator, … Continue Reading The Free Offer
Gaining Traction in a Slippery World
If the practice of catechizing our children, and congregations, is a fundamental answer of how we may teach our children … Continue Reading Gaining Traction in a Slippery World
Trinity In Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to … Continue Reading Trinity In Prayer
Trying To Gain Traction In A Slippery World
What happens when moral distinctions slowly disappear? More precisely, what happens when categories of decency and deviancy collapse into each … Continue Reading Trying To Gain Traction In A Slippery World
The Comfort of the Christian
1. Q. What is your only comfort in life and death? A. That I am not my own,[1] but belong … Continue Reading The Comfort of the Christian
