Category Archives: grace

But As the Captain of the Lord’s Hosts I Have Come

Though I didn’t think such was possible, my esteem for both my father and the Bible took a rather sudden spike. I was blessed to be sitting in a seminary class, while he stood, teaching. He mentioned, almost in passing, … Continue reading

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A Cat in a Dog’s World: BS in a Modern Age Episode 2

Part 2 of my dear friend Dave Nelson’s television program, A Cat in a Dog’s World: BS (Being Sanctified) in a Modern Age is now available. Dave and I continue our discussion on the pursuit of sanctification in our troubled … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage; Broken Window Fallacy; Crushing Ingratitude

Rahab’s Redemption. A Quick Lesson on Henry Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson. Jesus healing the woman who touched His cloak and raising a little girl from the dead. Plus putting to death our ingratitude for His grace. This week’s Jesus … Continue reading

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Assessing Self Assessments: Poor Richard’s Lesson

The story is told that for a time a young Ben Franklin had the diligence to daily score his own performance on a number of character issues. On a scale of 1-10, how respectful had he been that day? How … Continue reading

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First Episode of A Cat in a Dog’s World: Check it Out

A dear friend, Dave Nelson, recently started a new program on public access TV program here in Fort Wayne. His goal? To talk about the challenges of pursuing sanctification in a culture hell-bent against holiness. He invited me to be … Continue reading

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Should we undermine unbelievers’ Christian stereotypes?

I confess that I have been among the throng of sophomoric Christians. We all, along the way, thought up a brilliant idea to grow the kingdom of God. What if we blend together the coolness of the world and the … Continue reading

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The Prince and the Paupers: Sharing His Riches

One of the troubles with trouble is that it can encourage us toward selfishness. When things are going well for us, it is rather easy to feel magnanimous. When challenges come our way, however, suddenly we feel entitled to be … Continue reading

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Gently Restore: The Lost Art of Biblical Correction

The devil, I suspect, delights to play both sides against the middle. He encourages God’s people to careen into the ditch on one side of the road. Then he encourages corrective measures that lead to others of God’s people careening … Continue reading

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Is it a sin to be wealthy? Prosperity and Providence

No. One can certainly get wealthy by sinning. One can certainly sin while being wealthy. But it is surely not a sin to be wealthy. Though few are so crass as to express this sentiment, it nevertheless often reveals itself, … Continue reading

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Bigger on the Inside than It Is on the Outside

The Bible is a book that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Look at it from one perspective, and it’s rather a small book. It occupies less space on a shelf than a dictionary. Some … Continue reading

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