A child’s logic is an amazing thing. It was a long day. I was tired, ready to be home with my precious quartet of ladies. I walked into the house, gave hugs, kisses as I numbly listened to the ramblings of three little ladies speaking simultaneously. Into the bedroom I walked to change in a…
This poem is a rich tapestry of spiritual exploration and personal confession that navigates the complexities of faith, the depth of despair, and the heights of redemption. Framed within the context of a Thanksgiving reflection, it invites an intimate dialogue with God, revealing the powerful impact of divine grace.
Here comes Thanksgiving Day. How are we to be thankful? What should the cause of our thankfulness be? What if you are going through a hard time? Or maybe I should ask “How can we be thankful especially when things go wrong most of the time and seem to only get worse as the days…
Richard Lewontin, a Harvard evolutionist, in “Billions and Billions of Demons,” a review of Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark, New York Review of Books (January 9, 1997) wrote the following. Do you get the significance to what he admits? “We take the side of science in spite of…
An article in the Huffington Post came out in October to coincide with the release of Collision. It is a documentary that follows the touring debate of Christopher Hitchens and Pastor Douglas Wilson. The article, which is written by the both of them is below. Two interesting perspectives on the issue. The article follows: Last…
I just finished reading Tim Keller’s A Prodigal God. It is a short book – at most a three hour read. Some thoughts after reading this book. Wow. Profound. Incredible. Poignant. Exciting. Liberating. Revealing. Rarely do books capture poignancy with simplicity. This book is an exception. I cannot over-endorse this book to you, regardless of…
I was listening to D.A. Carson lecture on the New Perspective of Paul. I found this following statement in the middle of the lecture to a major criticism of the New Perspective, but also for much of our own bible readings if we are not careful. Since he spoke it and I tried to write…
Part of my daily walk with God is to do a quick devotional outside of my biblical text I am currently studying. Currently my quick devotional is taking me through Romans. Though meant to be personal I wanted to share today’s for those who might benefit.Romans 4:6-8 Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of…
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Justin Taylor’s blog yesterday is worth reading. I was pointed there by another elder at Hanley Road Church. The address is: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/. Approaching 30 years in one pastorate is God exulting. Of course, so is an itinerant ministry such as Paul’s missionary journeys. It is all about being God led and God satisfied. A few…