Category Archives: 10 Commandments

What do you think about the Southern Baptist Gathering?

I think not much at all about it. Not because I’m not Southern Baptist. Not because I don’t care about the issues they are grappling with. But because the convention barely matters at all. What matters are the local churches. … Continue reading

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Elders to the Rescue

I was ordained, for the first time, in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. It’s an interesting institution with an interesting history. It is the oldest Presbyterian denomination in the nation to have never had a split. It is also one … Continue reading

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What would you tell someone who has had or encouraged an abortion?

A great deal would depend on what that someone had to say first. The most important question is, is this person repentant. To such a one I would encourage them to remember that Jesus suffered the wrath of God that … Continue reading

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Our Bread and Circuses

While the Christians who went to their deaths under the empire of Rome died for their faith, I fear they did not die for our faith. First, we must understand what Rome had against these saints. Part of the genius … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 79- We must be under the authority of a local church. There’s a reason a Reformation is called a reformation and not a revolution. The key difference is the former builds from that which is good, while the latter … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage, Trust; Bible in 5, Mark

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Angels, Angels Everywhere

Being sick has its advantages. I am constantly encouraged when sick by the willingness of others to pray. I am grateful for the prayers, and goaded to be a more faithful prayer warrior myself. It is also a timely reminder … Continue reading

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Forever Friend, Niles Laughner; Catechism 78; Death of Dust

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Q is for Queen of Queens, Theology Proper

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Tri-theism; The Good Samaritan; God on the Warpath

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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