I seldom speak of political issues on this site. However, a recent decision by the Supreme Court makes a religious point that all churches, faith-based charities and religious schools needs to take notice of. Today, the Supreme Court … Continue reading
I’ve been considering lately the toils, the labors, the works of man and how they fit in the universe and in the economy of the universe’s creator—YHWH. Recently I pointed out in a sermon that the word “vocation” … Continue reading
Do you ever feel you messed up so bad that God must have surely washed his hands of you? This is not a question of losing your salvation or not. Let’s separate being saved from being used for … Continue reading
Proverbs twenty-six, especially verses four and five, came to mind today because of an exchange with a self-style prophet. When dealing with such fools, one finds it hard to know the right course of action to take. Verse … Continue reading
Send to Kindle“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV What has Christ freed us from? What is this … Continue reading
This morning in my devotional reading, I finished the Gospel of John. After meditating for several days on the interchange between Jesus and Peter in 21:15-19, this morning I went on to the last exchange of the book—Peter’s … Continue reading
Recently, I was at a conference in Tampa with representatives of churches and ministries from all over the world. At one point an evangelist got up to address the assembly. While bemoaning a too common lack of boldness … Continue reading
One of the benefits of Christian ministry is the opportunity to discuss and debate with fellow believers holding an assortment of views. It is amazing to me how often in these discussions people who defend the Bible as … Continue reading
If you described a what it meant to be a priest your description would depend on your past experiences. Some would imagine a clerical collar and a cross. Others may imagine a wizened old man ready with a … Continue reading
For those of you familiar with the old John3Thirty site I hope you enjoy the new interface and format. Over the last few months, I have done some soul searching for what God would have me do with … Continue reading