Stability in a Topsy Turvy World

All around us, there are individuals who seem to have it together. However, the key word in the previous sentence is seem. If we could secretly spy on them, like the audience of “The Truman Show” we would see their dysfunctional lives. We would see their world is not so picturesque or idyllic as we initially thought. In addition, if we could interview their … More Stability in a Topsy Turvy World

It is Either “Do This” or “Done”

They were spiritually minded. They were ethical. They were dedicated and zealous. They were men of the cloth, men of the Book, and men willing to suffer for God and his visible church. They turned their backs on worldly normalcy and focused their attention on holy orders, holy ceremonies, holy actions, and holy abstentions. However, these two “holy men” were lost. Listen to … More It is Either “Do This” or “Done”

Loathing Self, Looking to Jesus, Laughing at the Devil

In 1739, Charles Wesley penned the lyrics to “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.” The fourth verse is especially encouraging. Let’s spend a few minutes reminding ourselves of the Gospel as presented by one of our church fathers. His blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me. What do we learn in the Bible? … More Loathing Self, Looking to Jesus, Laughing at the Devil