Jesus Pokes the Open Wound
The smell of burning coals. The hazy vision through clouds of smoke. The crackle of embers. Peter had been here before. It wasn’t long ago that he had stood by…
Read MoreThe Active and Passive Sides of God’s Love
Justin Taylor recounted this story from a lecture by Gordon Fee, recounting the morning that he sat in his study to work on 1 Corinthians 13:4 for his commentary: I…
Read MoreIf You _______ , God Will ________
A good reminder today from Pete Wilson: It’s interesting to me how many of the Christian messages, articles, and books (including my own) are full of equations like this… If…
Read MoreJesus Plundered My Soul
We think of Jesus in nice terms. I’ve heard Him likened before to a gentleman caller, and as a gentleman, Jesus doesn’t force His way into anyone’s life. He simply…
Read MoreWhat Brad Pitt and C.S. Lewis Have in Common
From John Piper: In a 2007 interview for Parade, actor Brad Pitt describes how he stumbled, as C.S. Lewis and Michael Prowse and Erik Reece before him, over God’s ego….
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