Christian Living Category
Three Views of Church
Posted on February 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
In North America there typically seems to be three ways people view church in relation to culture. Having only three categories may be oversimplifying it, but the more simple we break it down, the easier it is to see the differences. View 1: Church as a Bomb Shelter This view sees the primary purpose of […]
My Take on Live Tweeting at Conferences
Posted on November 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
It has become very popular in recent years to “live tweet” while attending special events or conferences. It is now quite normal, in fact, for events to be “covered” through live tweeting. Can’t make it to the event? No problem! Keep up with what’s happening with instant twitter updates right to your phone! Now I […]
“Soo Memes” Takes Aim at Christians, And Why It Matters
Posted on October 25, 2012 2 Comments
When I logged on to Facebook this morning, one of the first things I saw was the latest meme created by Soo Memes. (If you don’t know what a meme is, basically it is a picture with a clever or funny caption on it. In the case of Soo Memes, they do this with things […]
Read the Comments
Posted on September 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
I’m the type of person who appreciates a well-reasoned argument. I can respect an opinion that may differ from mine so long as it is thought out. What drives me crazy, not surprisingly, is when people spout off opinions like they know what they are talking about or they have given the issue serious consideration […]
Lyrical Theology: In Christ Alone (Part 1)
Posted on August 4, 2012 1 Comment
In Christ Alone – Newsboys (see full lyrics here) In Christ alone, my hope is found! He is my light, my strength, my song. I’m convinced that everyone is searching for hope. Some actively seek it while others may not even realize what they are chasing, but every person desires something to cling to, the promise […]
Why are some sins more acceptable than others?
Posted on August 3, 2012 5 Comments
As a Christian I believe that sin is real. God has revealed to human beings what His will is through the Bible and disobeying the will of God is sin. Everyone sins, probably multiple times everyday. Jesus is the only human (technically “God-man”) who has never, ever sinned. One obvious conclusion then is that both […]
How to Listen to a Sermon (by George Whitefield)
Posted on July 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
[The following is an excerpt adapted from Sermon 28 from The Works of the Reverend George Whitefield.] Jesus said, ‘Therefore consider carefully how you listen’ (Luke 8:18). Here are some cautions and directions, in order to help you hear sermons with profit and advantage. 1. Come to hear them, not out of curiosity, but from […]
Godly Manhood
Posted on July 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Bible has a great deal to say about what a godly man is like. Here are some of the characteristics he possesses: He is a cultivator Genesis 2:15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. Genesis 3:17-19 And to Adam he […]
Young Christians: 3 Strengths and Weaknesses
Posted on June 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
Every generation of the Church has its strengths and weaknesses, characteristics than can propel the gospel forward with force or hinder the progress of the Spirit’s work. I recently shared with a retirement community what I view are the three most prominent strengths and weaknesses found among young people (ages 18-30) in the Church today. […]
Six Ways People Choose Their Beliefs
Posted on June 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Mark Mittelberg wrote an interesting book called Choosing Your Faith, where he discusses the common ways by which people choose their religious beliefs. He outlines six common ways people choose their faith. I have summarized them below for your interest. Relativism: truth is a personal choice. This mindset adheres to “what’s true for you may not […]
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