Giving Thanks to An Atoning God
November 20, 2021
Why do we love Jesus? We do we serve Him?Why do we live for Him?Why would we die for Him? His holiness for our sin. It’s that simple.
Baptism Formulations that Sing to the Heart
November 18, 2021
This, from Doctrinal Preaching for Today, by Andrew Blackwood (p. 46): In a backward tribe of Central Europe the meaning of baptism used to appear dramatically. In the presence of his tribesmen the new convert would stand facing the East and solemnly declare: “I accept Thee, O Christ, as my Saviour and King. I shall … More Baptism Formulations that Sing to the Heart
Shepherds Have One Job – Protect the Flock
November 17, 2021
Dateline: July 2005 “First one sheep jumped to its death. Then another and another, and then dozens more. Having left their herds to graze while they ate breakfast, stunned Turkish shepherds now watched as nearly 1,500 others leapt off the same cliff. The first 450 animals died under the billowy pile.” . . . The … More Shepherds Have One Job – Protect the Flock
“Pondering a Puzzling Text”
November 14, 2021
It’s the 8th chapter in A Godward Heart, and it’s centered in Luke 11:33-36 where Jesus uses the phrase “. . . less the light in you be darkness . . .” Curious. Be Careful, Lest the Light in You be Darkness Luke 11:33-36 “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a … More “Pondering a Puzzling Text”
COVID, COVID, Everywhere
November 13, 2021
This is a departure from what I usually post. Covid is news everywhere. Yesterday, I read the report below from Tom Woods. Woods is a libertarian scholar, a podcaster, financial advisor and in general, a provocateur. He thinks the government’s policies related to COVID make no sense scientifically, economically or from the standpoint of the … More COVID, COVID, Everywhere
The Master’s Master Principle
November 12, 2021
It’s the third chapter title in the J. Oswald Sanders classic and unequaled work, Spiritual Leadership. (True story: My wife gave me a second date partly because she saw a well-read copy of the book on my office desk.) “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be … More The Master’s Master Principle
Psalm 15 and Our Filthy Rags
November 8, 2021
Description of a Citizen of Zion. A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. … More Psalm 15 and Our Filthy Rags
Their Story is for Our Story to be Better
November 6, 2021
Revised and expanded. Originally posted in April but today brought new reflections.Your sorrows are not forgotten by Jesus and He is capable of conquering every one of them. Updated Link: https://chosenrebel.me/2021/04/23/their-story-is-for-our-story-to-be-better/
Engaging the Non-Christian Mind
November 4, 2021
Back in another decade, I was engaged in a number of chat-rooms where ideas and conversation was more free flowing than it is today. In one of the those chat rooms I met a guy named Zach. He was a non-Christian who identified himself as “progressive” and seemed to be genuinely interested in creating a … More Engaging the Non-Christian Mind
Learning to Listen — a Christian Duty
November 2, 2021
No comment necessary except to say, Bonhoeffer’s little book Life Together is worth reading over and over again. (Confession: I have probably read it half a dozen times myself so I am an unabashed fan.) “The first service that one owes to others in the fellowship consists in listening to them. Just as love to … More Learning to Listen — a Christian Duty
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