Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Romans 11:33-36 Paul’s epistle to the Romans is the most complete single explanation of the gospel in the Bible. By the time we reach the end of chapter 11 we have read about the comprehensive nature and consequences of sin,…
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No Social Distance in Heaven
My wife and I were watching a program on Netflix the other night (I won’t say what it was; it’s too embarrassing). I was struck by my own reaction, while watching the program, to the interaction between characters on the…
Monday, March 30, 2020
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” That is a prayer found near the end of…
Friday, March 27, 2020
Philippians 1:12-14 “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment…
In the Pandemic, Give Thanks…
In Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians, the Lord commands us, saying, “In all things, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). As I write these words right in the…
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all…
Eros, Anxiety, Narcissism, and Sensus Plenior…
I have been doing a lot of reading over here and very little posting. I’m currently enjoying a lot of research on a new project I am working on, which has taken me from writing much on the blog. But…
Home Visitation: The Worst of Times, the Best of Times
It’s clearly the worst of times. Thousands dying, quarantine tightening, unemployment rising, churches closing – this is the best definition of “worst” that the world has seen for decades. That said, it is also the best of times, at least…
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to…
Joy for the Anxious
Anxiety presents a real struggle for many in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age…