The Way to Pray
I’m guessing you’ve heard of parents who washed their kids’ mouths out with soap. Still in the military the enlisted approach officers with saluting respect. Children ought to talk to their mom and dad a certain way. But more than anything, we ought to talk to God like He has told us. Personally, I have […]
Association
The Association of People For Breathing. I don’t have many arguments against inhaling or exhaling. Even when President Clinton said he didn’t inhale, I was still for it; just in a different way than how he didn’t inhale. I could find common ground and really sympathize with this one issue group. Not breathing is a […]
That Which Is Perfect
Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:10, “But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.” What is “that which is perfect?” Personally, this seems very easy. Many people have said that it is the Bible. Their thought, I guess, is that once God had given all […]
Reconstruction or Liberation
Several years ago I was watching Jesse Jackson speak about one of his protesting experiences, and he transitioned into a patented poetic preaching rhythm, and quoted some version of Romans 12:1, saying that his trip to jail was offering himself a living sacrifice. By doing so, he could deliver people from oppression like Moses did […]
It Isn’t Digging Ditches
I hear so much talk about externalism and internalism and standards and legalism and authoritarianism and balance and liberty and license and freedom and oppression and strictness, that this makes me think that one of Satan’s big attacks is that this is all too complex and definitely too hard. Most of the Christian life doesn’t […]
Bodily Exercise Profiteth Little
Lots of thoughts, folks. Lots of them. Loads of them. Thoughts about unpopularity. Thoughts about sweaty armpits. Thoughts about gravity. I’m going to let the thoughts spew out on this in no particular order. First, Spurgeon. He smoked cigars. He defended them on many different occasions, and didn’t ever really quit, despite the urban legend, […]
Unclear
After a good number of years of working with people, I happen to know that “I didn’t understand,” “I don’t get it,” “It wasn’t clear,” or “I don’t get what you’re saying” do not necessarily mean what they say. Often, they are excuses. They are difficult to judge, however. How do you know if they […]
Looking for Help in All the Wrong Places
“Health through Drug-Free Therapy.” “Don’t Tie Yourself Up in ‘Nots.'” “If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules.” “Thoughts that Harm, Thoughts that Heal.” “The Seven Stages of Power and Healing.” “If At First You Don’t Succeed, Buy This Book.” “Beyond Blame.” “Overcoming Low Self-Esteem.” “Shyness, A Bold New Approach.” “The Culture of Fear, […]
Revelation Versus Discovery
How would you define “general revelation?” Wouldn’t you think that it is revelation that is general in its content? Sounds like that could be correct. Wrong. So what is it general in? General in its audience. That’s right. But replacing the word “audience” with “content” has opened up a whole new realm of employment, spawned […]
Powdered Wigs and Wooden Teeth
For some of my dear readers, you have already donned your powdered wigs and wooden teeth to celebrate President’s Day. What a day it is for all of us as we remember our presidents. You are remembering your presidents, aren’t you? Well, you do know what George Washington said when his dad caught him cutting […]