Reading & Understanding the Gospels

The first four books of the NT (the Gospels) pass down the story of the life and ministry of Jesus. These four books all draw from the same material (the Life of Jesus), and so there are several questions that we must ask as we seek to understand specific passages in the Gospels.

Why did the [...]

Update

The first week of seminary is in the books, and so am I.  There will be a lot of reading this semester (I guess that is normal), but that is not so bad for someone who enjoys reading as much as I do.  I am extremely blessed to have the opportunity to sit under the [...]

A Christian Worldview Defined

The term “Christian Worldview” is thrown around a lot in today’s world.  I fear that there are a lot of Christians who do not know what to think of this term, and so they do not think in these terms.  However, a “Christian Worldview” is simply how a Christian is to view the world.  I [...]

Its Monday, I need a “pick-me-up”

Here is the best one I could find:

I got nothing…

To be honest with you “I got nothing” today.   My mind is in several places, including the start of seminary next Tuesday, and it is hurting in all of those place.  Every time I get headaches like this I cannot help but think about how horrible sin is.  I do not know exactly what is [...]

Happy 25th Anniversary Momma & Dad

Today is my parent’s anniversary 25th. I am sure that Dad has sung the “happy anniversary song” to my mom. But even if he has, in keeping iwth family tradition, here goes:
happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary, Hap—–py anniversary!” (insert tune of the William Tell Overture; that is the lone Ranger for all of you [...]

Keep Yourselves in the Love of God - Jude 20-21 (conclusion)

c. Anxiously expecting Jesus
The third practical way that we can keep ourselves in the love of God is to anxiously expect the return of Jesus. Jude writes, “But you beloved… waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.” God’s mercy is always present in this world. For instance, through Christ [...]