The Porn-Again Problem (Part 2)
Last post, I explained why pornography is a multi-faceted monster. It is a problem because it is a sin, it rewires our brains, lies, betrays, enslaves, and ultimately destroys us. What, then, can we do as Christians to fight it? Here’s some general advice. (Next week,...
read moreThe Porn-Again Problem (Part 1)
Pornography is a problem. It is a big problem. That’s true for our world, our nation, our families, and even our churches. The sexual revolution has lied to us in countless ways. But one of its biggest deceptions has been telling us that unfettered sexual expression...
read moreOn the 95 Theses I Agree With
Last week, I wrote about a few of the 95 statements that I disagreed with. Luther’s concerns were growing and his theology evolving – but, as I pointed out last week, at that point in his life he was still a good Catholic, loyal to the Pope and many of the teachings...
read moreOn the 95 Theses I Disagree With
Throughout the month of October, I have been highlighting the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of the 95 Theses to the door at Wittenberg. It was a brave decision that sparked the Protestant Reformation and forever changed church history. In many ways,...
read moreIt’s (Not) The End of the World As We Know It
If you’re reading this article, that means the world did not, in fact, end last Saturday – as one man predicted. Every few years, we have some wide-eyed, sensationalistic self-proclaimed Bible expert and “Christian” conspiracy theorist who boldly predicts apocalypse...
read moreHealthy Marriage Report Card
Marriage isn’t easy – even for those who are “doing it right.” As the author of marriage, God intended for our companionship, flourishing, and homes to bring Him glory. But how do we know if our marriage is glorifying to God? How can we know if, as a couple, we are...
read moreStaycation Reflections
My family and I recently returned from our vacation – or, more precisely, our “staycation.” With six kids, it’s difficult enough going to the grocery store – let alone somewhere like the beach or Disney. But that’s perfectly fine by us. We would have it no other way....
read moreA Basic Primer on Neighbor-Love
This morning, we are beginning a new sermon series entitled: “God’s Heart for Our Neighbors.” As a church, we’ve just spent four weeks focusing on national outreach to America and Canada (through the SBC’s Annie Armstrong.) Now, in the coming four weeks, we’re going...
read moreMoore, Money, More Problems
We Southern Baptists are at it again. Disagreements. Family squabbles. And good old fashioned politics. Imagine that. (And in other news, the sun came up!) So, what’s the issue this time? The authority of Scripture? The divinity of Christ? The Trinity? No – it’s the...
read moreAn Election Week Prayer
Heavenly Father, You have commanded us in 1 Timothy 2, to pray “for kings and all who are in authority,” and so we do just that. We pray for our nation’s election and for our soon-to-be President-elect. Baptize each one with your grace. We confess, O God, Your...
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