Introduction It is a dark day indeed when I find myself condemning something along with the representative from Minnesota Ilhan Omar. And yet here we are. I am resolved to spill some ink on the topic of the video taken of a group of Christians on a flight that began singing praise songs at 30,000Continue reading “Obnoxious Not Oppressed”
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Elite Status
This is going to be something of an informal introduction to a larger forthcoming article. I look forward immensely to Samuel D. James’ upcoming book. I have read him for years and read everything he has written that wasn’t behind a pay wall. He is supremely edifying, even on the rare occasion when he hasContinue reading “Elite Status”
A Call for Pastoral Prayers
“Above all – and again this I regard as most important of all – always respond to every impulse to pray… It is the work of the Holy Spirit… So never resist, never postpone it, never push it aside because you are busy. Give yourself to it, yield to it; and you will find notContinue reading “A Call for Pastoral Prayers”
Don’t Neglect Your Histories
In the providence of God there was a curriculum shortfall in the ministry I work for this semester. This required us to go back into our files and pull out an older series of lessons that had been discontinued by our publishing house several years ago. At the time we, as a staff were notContinue reading “Don’t Neglect Your Histories”
What Happened to Charity
Introduction There are several themes that have become apparent on this blog. And, at least to me, it has been interesting watching them develop. But one that has been more recent is my growing frustration with how the current generation, and below, dishonors the previous generation of Reformed leaders. And I mean specifically in ourContinue reading “What Happened to Charity”
For Your Consideration
A common argument is made that churches should do things with excellence, it is usually assumed to the glory of God but somehow that part keeps getting left out. What usually follows this statement is an explanation as to why the lighting should be programmed rather than just turned on, that a new and betterContinue reading “For Your Consideration”
How Does This Keep Happening?
I am a fan of Life, Books, and Everything, a podcast that is mostly Kevin DeYoung’s. But was founded with Colin Hansen and Justin Taylor as co-hosts with DeYoung. I commend it to you. I think I have only heard one episode that I would consider to be dull. And while I listen for DeYoungContinue reading “How Does This Keep Happening?”
Gullible is not a Good Look
Introduction I am trying to be charitable, so I do not intend to throw around words like lazy, or cowardly. But is it just me or are a lot of pastors gullible? The ongoing issue at hand is the “deconstructors.” as I just said this is an ongoing issue, so obviously growing that The GospelContinue reading “Gullible is not a Good Look”
Your World as I See it: The Deconstructors
Editors Note: This may be a first in a new series in the impromptus section. I am calling it Your World as I See it by Astor Clement. As I am still the only author it is obviously me, and for the children of the 90’s the Jim Varney reference will be clear. One ofContinue reading “Your World as I See it: The Deconstructors”
There are Other Categories
Introduction It’s not popular to talk of sin. New euphemisms are cropping up all the time to soften, make more palatable, seem less fundamentalist, not shame sinners. And even though this actual road to Hell is paved with good intention an unintended consequence is that in many churches today sin can not even be clearlyContinue reading “There are Other Categories”
Southern Reformed Smoker 