Wisdom 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…
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The 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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Paddles or Apples?
The story goes that Martin Luther’s father hung a paddle up in a prominent place in their home. He did it to remind all of his children of his strict…
Read MoreDo We Really Want Justice?
“Justice” is a red hot term right now, and like all red hot terms, different people mean different things when they say it. But as I was reading in DA…
Read MoreYou Can't Miss God's Will
I’ve often found myself paralyzed in trying to make a decision because of the fear of missing God’s will. What if I choose the wrong thing? What if I’m supposed…
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