Theological Avoidance fallacy: n. Thinking theology is impractical for true Christian living. This is very common in our world. It is also, to some degree, understandable....

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Are Rewards in Heaven Based on Our Effort or God's Grace?

Rewards in heaven. I hope to have some, but the idea of rewards in heaven is difficult to fit into my theology. My mother used to say, “As long as I make it, I don’t care if I...

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Tactless Christianity

All the knowledge in the world with no tact is worthless. A little knowledge with a lot of tact can change the world. “Handling” people. That is one of the hardest...

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Avoiding Theological Gossip

(Lisa Robinson) Frank Viola posted this article on his blog, written by Jon Zens. The article talks about the insidious nature and impact of gossip. Here’s his...

Is Fornication Really a Sin?

Introduction I spent seven years as a singles pastor. Can you imagine the issues I had to deal with regarding sex? How far can we go before marriage? What if we are engaged?...

Sin in the Life of a Believer

Thanks to a friend who gave me some wonderful quotes about sin in the life of a believer. Matthew Henry The more pure and holy the heart is, it will have the more quick...

Sowing in Tears

I recently came across these words written by John Piper 21 years ago regarding Psalm 126:5-6. Many a God-lover has paused over these two verses, chewing on the reality they...

How Do I Overcome Sin in My Life?

An email I recieved: “I have seen your website and read through some of the things on there. I have already prayed to receive Christ and feel God calling me to ministry....

A Theology of Marriage – [Videos]

Credo House Executive Director, Tim Kimberley, is being featured this month on the popular Facebook page Awesome Marriage. Here are five short videos highlighting theological...

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