Category Archives: repentance

Our Gratitude and Our Shame in God’s Country

Every few weeks, on my podcast, posted right here every Wednesday, I do a segment called “That 70s Kid.” Therein I give myself free rein to wax nostalgic about those halcyon days. I might talk about the great cereals we … Continue reading

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America’s Birthday, My Birthday, Ears to Hear & More

Apparently, in order to give it all its due, the country has moved my birthday (today) celebration to the weekend. To tide you over till then, why not listen in on this week’s podcast? This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Anything You Can Do I Can Do Worser; I Can Do Anything…

Worser than you. This is not, of course, reason to boast, but is reason for shame. The worst shame, however, comes when I forget this truth. We find it all too easy to sit in judgment of others. Now I’m … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage, Esther; Rainbow Baseball; Ashamed of God

This week we have a strong theme running through our segments. Each deals with the intersection of the believer and the unbelieving world. Which shapes which? If that sounds like something that could help, and it should, maybe tune in … Continue reading

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Jezebel; Shame Parades; The Pool; Loving Law

Lisa and I on Jezebel and God’s grace. The shame underlying “Pride” parades, our call to love His law and hanging out at the pool. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Sneaking Them Into Whose Kingdom? No Repentance Required

I’m old enough to remember when “lifestyle evangelism” was all the rage. We were encouraged to get ourselves out of the salt shaker and into the world. The thought was that if we didn’t lead our conversations with unbelievers with … Continue reading

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Broken Homes, Broken People and the Gospel

Broken people create broken homes. That is, before we can offer the balm of Gilead to those living in broken homes, we need to be perfectly clear how we got that way. For all the pressures assaulting the family, for … Continue reading

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Final Study- Parables: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Tonight we conclude our study exploring the parables of Jesus. Last week we considered the Prodigal Son. We serve dinner at 6:15, and begin the study at 7:00. We also livestream on Facebook Live, on the account I share with … Continue reading

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What It Means to Be a Christian III; Selling Outrage & More

I conclude my conversation with the inimitable David Knight on his wonderful book, What It Means to Be a Christian. Plus, outrage as a dangerous drug, and social media as its pusher. Finally, finding all we could want or ask … Continue reading

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Blood in Our Streets and the Blood on Our Hands

September 11, 2001, was, in many respects, a rather ordinary day. I began the day working at my desk, writing. But my plans quickly changed. Many of us spent hours staring not at our computer screens but at our television … Continue reading

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