An Older Brother Worthy of the Honor
I loved this post from Jared Wilson: His brothers said to him, “Are you indeed to reign over us? Or are you indeed to rule over us?” So they hated…
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Why Didn’t Jesus Ever Answer Questions?
Several weeks ago, I posted an article about the fact that many times, we ask theological questions in order to mask personal questions. My conclusion was that there’s a lot…
Read MoreChristmas in the Nursing Home
I first met the man who would become my father-in-law on Thanksgiving Day, 1998. I had gone with my girlfriend, Jana, to her hometown in eastern New Mexico, to eat…
Read MoreThe Encouraging Part of “Grieving the Holy Spirit”
First of all, let me say that there’s nothing encouraging about “grieving the Holy Spirit” as an act in and of itself. We are commanded in Ephesians to not grieve…
Read MoreLicentiousness and Legalism at the Kitchen Table
“I wish there were no rules.” That’s what my 7-year-old said at dinner the other night when he was confronted (again) with the answer of “no” for something he wanted…
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