Sometimes I’m Stupid

Towards the end of Genesis, through Joseph, God communicates truth to an Egyptian Pharaoh. Strangely, this pagan ruler and his magic-wisemen heeded God’s revelation and counsel. As a result, Pharaoh and his people were saved from God’s famine. At the beginning of Exodus, through Moses and Aaron, God communicates truth to another Egyptian Pharaoh. Sadly, … More Sometimes I’m Stupid

Ready to Listen?

Wise men tell us God has given us two ears and one mouth that we might learn to listen more and speak less. One has said, “It is better to keep your mouth shut and let others think you a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” Sacred scripture teaches that with … More Ready to Listen?

Deconstruction, Reconstruction, and Instruction

In one sense, our Reformed fathers were practitioners of deconstruction. Transformed by the Gospel and consumed with a passion to think and worship well, they revisited scripture, challenged assumptions, and discarded unnecessary clutter. Very carefully, our fathers disassembled their churches and analyzed their teachings and practices through the lens of Sola Scriptura. They deconstructed. They … More Deconstruction, Reconstruction, and Instruction