Rebuilding a Lawnmower “With” My Dad Regrettably, my father hasn’t explicitly taught me much, as he seldom spoke. Most of what I’ve learned from him came through...

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Difficult Passages In The Bible

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

27. “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” LUKE 6:27-28 (ESV) Last Friday...

Bewildering Wisdom: Understanding Psalms and Eccesiaties in the Light of Proverbs

Introduction: Embarking on a Bible reading plan can often lead to unexpected discoveries and profound insights. As I found myself immersed in the Psalms and Proverbs during my...

What if Sanctification is Not Really About the Cessation of Sin?

Summary In our pursuit of sanctification, we often have a limited perspective on its true meaning and purpose. Sanctification, defined as “being set apart” or “made...

The Veiled Self: Understanding the Consequences of the First Sin on Intimate Connections

The story of the Garden of Eden holds profound significance. It recounts the origin of human beings, their harmonious relationship with their Creator, and the fateful choice...

Lessons From C. S. Lewis: Resting in God’s Forgiveness

The temptation of disbelief is never as strong as it is after a time—a substantial time—of panic attacks and/or hallucinations stemming from past trauma. The temptation to...

The Most Important Word Ever Uttered

“ὅτε οὖν ἔλαβεν τὸ ὄξος [ὁ] Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν, Τετέλεσται, καὶ κλίνας τὴν κεφαλὴν παρέδωκεν τὸ πνεῦμα.” When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is...

This Calvinist’s View of Methodological Naturalism

Here is a weird question that I have often asked: Is Methodological Naturalism a valid method of inquiry for Christians? I know . . . cardinal sin. I have started with a hard...

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Where Have I Been for 10 Years and Why Am I Back?

Why did I virtually disappear from the public for 10 years? And why have I been doing so much lately? That is a good question that I am going to try to answer as briefly as...

Modern Screwtape Letters #3 — Biblical Jeopardy in Hell

Wormwood, So, you say your subject has been reading a lot. Not only is he reading a lot, but he’s also reading a lot of the Enemy’s books. I have had this situation...

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