Is Jesus a Coward?
When Stephen was martyred, he went silent and closed his eyes. When Deacon Lawrence was burned in the fire, he looked up and said, “Turn me over; I’m done on…
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Theologians Should Teach Kids
My buddy Chad and I were discussing his recent speaking engagement with the 5-year-olds at his church. I told him that the thought of doing that was scarier to me…
Read MoreDoes God Love Me?
“Yes,” we would be quick to answer. After all: Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. But how do we know God loves us? There…
Read MoreWisdom and the Signal Box
J.I. Packer in Knowing God has a great illustration about what wisdom is, and what wisdom is not. He begins by writing how confusing it is when you stand on…
Read MoreThe Humiliation of Christianity
According to Emil Brunner, the Swiss theologian: “All other religions spare us the ultimate humiliation of being stripped naked and being declared bankrupt before God.” That’s pretty strong language. And…
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