For to you, it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me. -Philippians 1:29-30 I am not ashamed to confess that I enjoy receiving gifts. As a young … More The Sweet Surprise of Suffering
As a “Christian” I am never confused by what God is doing, yeah right. This two part series explores some answers about being faithfully confused. – Mike A Theology of Confusion: How Faith Responds When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense Pt. 1 A Theology of Confusion: How Faith Responds When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense … More A Theology of Confusion:
While reading this excellent article, two things came to mind Pharisees and Revelation 22:18-19. The only “first and foremost for a “Christian” is God and his unfeigned Word. Personal Prerequisites for Bible Study All the talk today is about personal identity. A growing number of people are convinced that what qualifies or disqualifies a person to lead a … More Personal Prerequisites for Bible Study
On February 16th, 2021, Pastor James Coates turned himself into the Alberta police. He has been charged with two counts of violating the Canadian COVI-19 restrictions and one criminal act. He is being held in Jail pending hearings, refusing bail because the conditions are too restrictive. We Stand with Pastor James Coates The pages of … More We Stand with Pastor James Coates
This is both a POWERFUL testimony and an article on biblical apologetics about the Sovereignty of God. The Seminary of Suffering As I write this, my two daughters are sick. My two precious girls have had seven surgeries and twelve “procedures.” Our family has spent more nights in the hospital than I can count. Each … More The Seminary of Suffering
Why did you not answer my prayer, Lord? Why are you not easing my pain? Why are you not taking away my sorrow? I’ve asked with tears. I’ve asked with hope. I’ve asked in faith. I know You have the power to grant my request. I know You love me. So, why have You not … More When God Says No To Earnest Prayers
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…we live in a day of “Mere Christianity,” when believers want to know the bare minimum required to believe in order to be saved. Easy believism is all most professing Christians seek… Why Every Believer Needs Systematic Theology The Puritan William Ames said that theology is the doctrine of living unto God. Wilhelmus à … More
Three Antidotes to the Fears that Rule the World If I had to choose a single word to describe the past twelve months, it would be fear. It’s run roughshod over people’s lives since early 2020, showing up in toilet-paper shortages, stay-at-home orders, murder hornets, and violent protests. People are terrified. But of what? I think … More Three Antidotes to the Fears that Rule the World
Creation, the Incarnation, and Christmas Among all the other wonderful blessings of Christmas, at its core, this season is a celebration of the gift of life through the birth of a baby. Of course, any time a baby is born it’s a glorious event worthy of a decent party. My wife and I have 4 … More Creation, the Incarnation, and Christmas
Pursuing Beauty in a Secular Age “Beauty will save the world,” wrote Dostoyevsky in his novel, The Idiot¹. Over the years, many theologians have played with the statement, seeking to tease from it whatever truth they can find. Certainly, when viewed through a Christian lens, Dostoyevsky’s words commend themselves to us. They are not only provocative, … More Pursuing Beauty in a Secular Age
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