The Gathering of the Saints In a previous post, I wrote about the core activities that take place when a body of believers gathers. I explained that this exchange of divine life is expressed in four different ways which represent the irreducible functions of a church’s life. These functions include: […]
Two Thoughts on the Problem of Evil
Two Thoughts on the Problem of Evil Perhaps you’ve heard this argument before… “If God is omnipotent (all powerful), sovereign (fully in control), and infinitely loving, why does He allow evil and suffering to exist in the world?” Those familiar will recognize it as the Problem of Evil. First posed […]
In the Garden
In the Garden Jennifer and I have been blessed with four wonderful kids. Of course, one is married and the others are well into their teens, but they’re still our kids. While being “empty nesters” is still several years away, we’ve already decided that this is going to be a […]
Land Ahead!
Land Ahead! Our journey through the deep waters of Christian orthodoxy has finally come to an end. As we sailed across a restless ocean, we’ve witnessed things that we would never have imagined. Our notions have been challenged. Our mettle has been tested. We’ve witnessed incredible vistas and plumbed unfathomable […]
Part VI: The Posture of a Disciple
Part VI: The Posture of a Disciple In this series we’ve explored the critical practices of pursuing Jesus Christ as our King. In my humble opinion, the activities we discussed are the ones that define the Christian life. They should be counted among First Things. If anything, I hope I […]
Part V: Following the King
Part V: Following the King So far in this series we’ve counted the personal cost of our commitment. We’ve learned how to be continuously aware of Christ’s presence and engage Him in fellowship. We’ve learned how to drink from Christ as our Source by turning to Him, beholding Him, and […]