How to Have a “Normal” Relationship with the Lord
I have four children. Katelynn is my oldest. She is eleven. Kylee is my second and she is nine. Will is my third and he is six. Zach is my youngest. He is about to turn three....
Seven Possible Reasons We Find the Bible Boring
Speaking from a protestant perspective, the Holy Bible is the final authority for faith and practice. Moreover, it is God’s ultimate communication to us. However,...
A Question for Egalitarians . . .
No, not a biblical one. No, not a theological one. This is a very practical question of application. I want to see how your belief plays out in real life. Here is my...
What Complementarianism is Really all About
The most common understanding of both Complementarianism and Egalitarianism goes something like this: Complementarians: Do not let women be pastors over men. Egalitarians: Do...
The Ten Commandments in Reverse
1. You shall not have any other God’s before me. 1. Reverse: You shall place ultimate trust in only me to provide you with all that you need. You shall look toward me as...
Why Women Cannot Be Head Pastors
I don’t know of many more controversial issues in the church than issues regarding women in ministry. It is not controversial whether or not women can do ministry or be...
The Most Influential Christians in My Life
In no certain order: My mother: Although she is much different today (due to her state of mind after the stroke), she stood as rock for the faith all my life, never losing her...
Calling in “Spiritually Sick” to Work Today
Please note, I have added to the post to clarify. See the parenthetical addition in italics. So many times I want to throw in the ministry towel and be...
Case Studies in Inerrancy: Can Doctrine Develop within the Canon?
There would certainly be little quibble from someone who suggested that doctrine develops. There would also be no problems when someone suggests that earlier writers of the...