“The modern world represents in some respects an enormous improvement over the world in which our ancestors lived; but in other respects it exhibits a lamentable decline. The improvement appears in the physical conditions of life, but in the spiritual realm there is a corresponding loss. The loss is clearest, perhaps, in the realm ofContinue reading “Machen on Socialism and the Modern World”
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Machen on Schools
“When one considers what the public schools of America in many places already are-their materialism, their discouragement of any sustained intellectual effort, their encouragement of the dangerous pseudo-scientific fads of experimental psychology-one can only be appalled by the thought of a commonwealth in which there is no escape from such a soul-killing system…A public schoolContinue reading “Machen on Schools”
“Mere Apologetics” – Alister E. McGrath
Apologetics is not a set of techniques for winning people to Christ. It is not a set of argumentative templates designed to win debates. It is a willingness to work with God in helping people discover and turn to his glory. Alister McGrath, Mere Apologetics I really dislike analogies that every teacher uses and everyoneContinue reading ““Mere Apologetics” – Alister E. McGrath”
Honesty about struggling with principles
No pic. No silly title. Just some up-front honesty. After a couple of weeks of writing about principles and doing the right thing, I feel like those convictions are being tested. Over the last week, significant situations have arisen that have challenged my conviction to do what is right; not as a clear choice betweenContinue reading “Honesty about struggling with principles”
Principles are weird…are you weird?
Sometimes it’s hard to do the right thing, even if we have resolved to live our lives on principle. We will always be tempted to fall back into a habit of self-preservation and the seeking of our own self-interests. However, there’s another factor that will make it difficult to live consistently on principle. Living onContinue reading “Principles are weird…are you weird?”
Change, principles, and other boring stuff that can dramatically alter your life
I’ve been involved in church leadership now for almost 14 years (that seems like forever). I have now worked as a volunteer in a church, as part-time staff, as full time staff, as paid temporary staff, and as a supported ministry worker. I have been asked to give advice to churches I do not regularlyContinue reading “Change, principles, and other boring stuff that can dramatically alter your life”
Beck Confusion and Living On Principle
…the distinction between “principles” and “interests” is an important one for of us.
Thoughts to drive us – We are little kids and its ok
One afternoon, my four-year-old daughter picked up her mom’s phone and sent me a text message that had about fifteen letter g’s, ten letter l‘s, and twelve letter k‘s in it. it was indistinguishable and garbled. The moment I saw the text, I knew who it was from, and I knew she wanted to send meContinue reading “Thoughts to drive us – We are little kids and its ok”
We’re In The Cloud!?!?
Working with youth and young adults for over a decade, I’ve heard a lot of excuses for poor choices. One excuse is repeated far more than any other: you can’t just tell me what I should do, I have to learn it for myself. It’s a stupid excuse. It’s also one that I have usedContinue reading “We’re In The Cloud!?!?”
Thoughts to drive us – Spurgeon isn’t a fish
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a British 19th century preacher. Known as “The Prince of Preachers,” he is one of the greatest Christian preachers to ever live, having preached to an estimated 10 million people over the course of his life. The following are quotes by Spurgeon from “Look Unto Me,” a collection of Spurgeon devotionals,Continue reading “Thoughts to drive us – Spurgeon isn’t a fish”
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