Archive for September 2016
A Simple Prayer for Living in the World but Not of It
Lord, let me touch the things around me, but not cling to them. Let me hold things necessary for physical life, but not own them. Let me have You as the only end and the end to every thought and endeavor. Lord let my joy be divine, coming from You, and be experienced in communion…
Read MoreSome Thoughts Regarding Election and Man’s Choice
At times, I post actual interactions that I have with Calvinists in order to allow others to consider both sides of an issue. This is what I have done in this article. The following is a response that I interacted with regarding my article, “Why Some Non-Calvinists Identify as Calvinist” that appeared on SBC Today.…
Read MoreA Husband Who Embraces Death
May I be the husband of the Scripture. I know all too well that these are tritely impious words if I shun death. For I shall never love as Christ loved me, nurture as Christ has nurtured me, protect as Christ has protected me, or bless and edify as Christ has edified me unless I…
Read MoreThink About IT: Avoiding Christian Ugliness
Arrogant spirituality misrepresents Christian conviction. Arrogance by any one of God’s created beings is ugly, but arrogance toward others by Christians is ghoulish indeed since Christians are the recipients of “Amazing Grace.” Christians are given grace to live and communicate our strong convictions graciously. So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and…
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