This is the 22nd post in the Sermon on the Mount Series. As I pointed out in a previous post about Matthew 5:13, three properties of salt stand out to me. Salt makes a person thirsty Adds flavor Works as a preservative; it fights decay It … [Continue reading]
Grace and Truth
I heard this phrase recently and thought I would share it. I can’t remember who said it but in speaking of the relationship between grace and truth he spoke of: Truth tempered by Grace, grace fortified by Truth. As flawed humans, we struggle to … [Continue reading]
God’s Crime Scene – Book Endorsement
I hesitate to call this a review since I knew from the get-go that I would enjoy this book and find it helpful. I know this because it is the followup volume to J. Warner Wallace's previous book, Cold Case Christianity (see my review of Cold … [Continue reading]
Rend your hearts and not your garments
My experience is that if you have been in the church for any length of time, it becomes easy to play a role and do “churchy” stuff and just go with the flow. We can put on our game face, come to church, sing three songs, give some offering, listen to … [Continue reading]
