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Legends of the Fall

I not only love the season of Autumn but love to contemplate the reasons why. Why am I thrilled by the chill in the air? Why are my spirits lifted by falling leaves? Why does my face light up at … Continue reading

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And It Came To Pass

I was not, as a kid, a particularly gifted athlete. I enjoyed sports, however, and so my hours were determined by the seasons: football, basketball, baseball. I realized early on that my gifts were limited, while my desire to compete … Continue reading

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What Love Is This?

The simplicity of God is a doctrine that provides a rather useful fence. The perfections of God are, of course, worthy of our excitement. Their infinity is, of course, staggering. But the simplicity of God is that place where these … Continue reading

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The Beauty Community

There is a reason our heart sometimes has its reasons that reason knows not of. We are not disembodied minds. We are not often motivated by something as sterile as the conclusion to a syllogism. Neither are those outside the … Continue reading

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Once Not a People

The RC Sproul Jr. Principle of Hermeneutics is a simple truth, and a deep passion of mine. It goes like this- Whenever you see someone in the Bible doing something really, really stupid, do not say to yourself, “How can … Continue reading

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Days of the Dead 9/12

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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A Greater Gr-Attitude

Each week, on my daily podcast, Jesus Changes Everything, I include a segment titled “Forever Friends.” In said segment I give thanks to God for the friends He in His grace placed in my life at different times. Some of … Continue reading

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Keep it Simple, Stupid

The KISS principle—Keep It Simple, Stupid—is itself a rather simple principle. It argues that when we find ourselves entangled in complex and complicated arguments, chances are we have already left the proper playing field. While, for instance, the gospel is … Continue reading

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Fool Me Once

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I’ll admit I got taken in the first time. As a grade school child my conception of cool included too tight silk shirts and blue jeans with more … Continue reading

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Dear Exvangelicals,

I’m probably the last person you’d want to hear from. I’m an old school evangelical. I’m more conservative politically than the most ardent President Trump fanboy. Reformed, head of my home, still affirming that marriage is only between one man … Continue reading

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