It is no surprise for those who know me and/or follow the site that I am a fan of the Puritans. I love their views on God's sovereignty, man's depravity, the power of Christ's atonement, and family worship (which is the application of teaching these things and applying them to our closest neighbors). Another aspect... Continue Reading →
Christian contentment is defined as that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and takes satisfaction in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. This "rare jewel" is not merely a natural patience or a stoic indifference but a spiritual mystery that must be learned in the school of Christ.... Continue Reading →
“The soul is framed according to what it most esteems.” - Jeremiah Burroughs What is it that you believe shapes how you view the world, and what is it that drives how you interact with the world? Does being a Democrat or Republican shape your view of politics, influencing your stance on key issues and... Continue Reading →
Christians always seem to have a problem with ditches along the narrow way. Antinomianism vs Legalism is an excellent doctrinal example. In today's religious sphere, doctrines have bled over into our politics which has created a new "opportunity" of falling into ditches between Leftism & the New Christian Right1. Groups like Side B have been... Continue Reading →
After leftist activists intruded into a Southern Baptist church in Minnesota—disrupting worship, frightening children, and intimidating congregants—a predictable question follows: If Christians are commanded to love their enemies and not resist an evildoer, how can churches justify security teams? The answer is straightforward. Scripture’s commands to love one’s enemy (Matt. 5:44), to “not resist an... Continue Reading →
'Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.' - 1 Thessalonians 4:1 I was reading through First and Second Thessalonians the other day when... Continue Reading →
Discipleship 'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.' Reading: Galatians 5:16–26; John 15:1–8; Luke 9:23 1. What does it look like to be a disciple of Christ and of others faithful believers? And how does this change over the... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/ocWiidFenc4?si=mFbmtaWpdLErRUiV On Sunday morning, a routine worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, was abruptly interrupted when a group of anti-ICE protesters entered the sanctuary chanting slogans such as “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good,” halting the congregation’s worship and thrusting the debate over immigration enforcement into a house of worship. The... Continue Reading →
One of the newer forms of media digestion and topical studies nowadays is podcasts. But with this new fad come issues of knowing which ones are theologically trustworthy. Time is valuable, so why waste it on a podcast that might not be biblically accurate? The vast array of available content can be overwhelming, making it... Continue Reading →
Have you ever met someone who you come to find out is "Christian," yet there is nothing outwardly religious about the person? In fact, they seem to even be against a lot of what makes up the religion of Christianity. Perhaps the only Christian thing they have done was say a little prayer when they... Continue Reading →
