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19 hours agoMember-onlySingle Income Households, the Feminist Movement, and Generational BreakdownsWhat happened? — This started as a Facebook post that was supposed to be maybe two short paragraphs. As I wrote, I began to think “out loud” on the keyboard, and it turned into something different. I’ll let you be the judge of what that something is. Why is it so hard for…Christianity6 min readChristianity6 min read
Apr 5Member-onlyQualified Elders and Rebellious MenTitus 1:10-11 — In the last post, we looked at the necessity, character, and purpose of elders. Now we turn in the text to a contrast between qualified elders and rebellious men. Paul takes this turn in Titus 1:10. The Prevalence of Rebellious Men “For there are many rebellious men, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the…Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Apr 3Member-onlyPreaching Christ from the Old Testament: An Examination of Three Approaches (Part 1)Introduction and the First Testament Priority Approach — This series of posts comes from a research paper I wrote for a class at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. It should come as no surprise when I say that Christ is the central figure of Christianity. It follows that He is also the central figure of Christian Scripture. As such…Christianity4 min readChristianity4 min read
Mar 31Member-onlyThere’s Only One Way Out of This MessThe shooting in Nashville and the only solution — Another school shooting. More lives lost. More families thrust into grief at the hands of a person with evil in her heart. I don’t think there is any question that the shooter at the Nashville school was driven by demonic forces. Some of us were shocked to see the news…Nashville5 min readNashville5 min read
Mar 16Member-onlyThe Necessity, Character, and Purpose of EldersTitus 1:5-9 — The Necessity of Elders “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you…” (Titus 1:5, NASB) After his rich greeting to Titus, Paul jumps right into his reason for writing. There are churches in Crete and that…Christianity6 min readChristianity6 min read
Mar 10Member-onlyThe Christian in the Voting Booth (Part 3)Eschatologically Driven Politics — Maybe the subtitle of this post caught your eye and produced a giant question mark in your mind. That’s understandable. Most modern Christians still see Christianity and politics existing in two different spheres. So, it seems weird when someone says our theology drives our politics. Do those two things even…Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Mar 6Member-onlyFor the Faith of Those Chosen of GodTitus 1:1–4 — In the opening of Paul’s letter to Titus, we get a glimpse of Paul’s overall mission in ministry. As we walk through these introductory verses, I believe we will find them instructive in seeking to live out our own missional lives. A Man with Authority and Under Authority “Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of…Titus4 min readTitus4 min read
Mar 3Member-onlyThe Christian in the Voting Booth (Part 2)Playing the Long Game — In the last post I addressed the first consideration for Christians as they prepare to vote. We must consider the negotiables and non-negotiables in our candidate selection. In other words, what issues can we “live with” and what issues automatically remove the candidate from our consideration. …Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Jan 20Member-onlyThe Christian in the Voting Booth (Part 1)Negotiables and non-negotiables — Election cycles are becoming trying times for Christians. Each one seems to be more pivotal than the last and everyone has strong opinions on how Christians should vote. We will be in another campaign season before you know it and the stakes may be higher than they’ve ever been. Of…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
