Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Our Prideful Humility, or Inheriting the Wind

Tim Keller’s excellent The Prodigal God not only potently draws our attention to the oft-missed second half, the story of the elder brother, but it potently answers a question I have long struggled with. What are the implications of the … Continue reading

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Virgin River, Weakness in the Bride & More…

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Why are unbelievers hostile toward the church?

It is a common thing for Christians to side with non-Christians against other Christians. The reason for this is that we are sinners, Christians, non-Christians and the other Christians. That is, Christian A listens with a sympathetic ear while non-Christian … Continue reading

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Blender Life- Goals; Meeting Jesus- The Woman

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Ask RC- Why is the church so full of pretense?

I’m no behaviorist, but I don’t need to be to understand this truth- that which you punish you get less of, and what you reward you get more of. We don’t like punishment, and seek to avoid it. We do … Continue reading

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Troop Zero, A Catechism Question, & Unashamed

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O For a Thousand Years To Sing

It doesn’t happen often, but it had happened. A book written for businessmen had jumped a fence and become something of a universal bestseller. Like The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People before it, and Good to Great after it, … Continue reading

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When I Asked My Dad If He Was Crazy, & More…

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Should pastors preach a congregation’s sins?

Of course. And of course not. The sermon is that part of the service where God’s Word exposes our failures, and proclaims Christ’s provision. The end is not the sin, but neither can the sin be ignored. We do not … Continue reading

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Donatism, Grace and the Devil in the Details

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