Romans 14:1-12. Paul makes clear in this passage that God alone judges, but the primary emphasis is no on defending oneself, but on abstaining from judging others. Our goal should be should be building up others, not judging and tearing them down.
Book Review: Amusing Ourselves To Death
There are books that seem to always be in vogue and conversation. If you are around me for long, for instance, you will hear me talk about Christianity and Liberalism because it was a foundational book when Machen wrote it and continues to be impactful today. In business and leadership circles Jim Collins’ Good to Great is …
Clothed In Christ
Romans 13:11-14. Christians are called to cast off the works of darkness and sin and instead to be clothed in Christ. Walking in the light means walking in such a way as to not have anything from which to hide.
Top 12 Books on Preaching
I have read a lot of books on preaching. Since my dissertation focused on preaching, I have read many more than I ever expected to read and I still enjoy them and consume them regularly. Like books on other subjects, some books on preaching are better than others. Some are worth your time and some …
Daily Docket
Men are Getting Weaker–Because We Are Not Raising Men: If you’re the average Millennial male, your dad is stronger than you are. In fact, you may not be stronger than the average Millennial female. You’re exactly the kind of person who in generations past had your milk money confiscated every day — who got swirlied …
To Run Fast, You Have To Run Fast
Emblazoned on every cross-country t-shirt in my high school days was a quote from the track and cross-country head coach, Skip Frye: Those of you who know me know that cross-country running is not my strength, but I think I get something of what Coach Frye was trying to get at with his runners. If you …
Paid in Love
Romans 13:8-10. Love is the fulfillment of the law. Do you live to love others or do you primarily live for yourself? Following Christ means loving like Christ.