A friend asked me to read this recent book (2024) by Mark D. Hall, a professor in the School of Government at Regent University. The book is helpful in some areas, a bit too shallow in others, and outright deficient in one. Let me begin by summarizing Hall's central thesis: Christian Nationalism is an unchristian, … Continue reading Book Review: “Who’s Afraid of Christian Nationalism,” by Mark David Hall
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Cutting Room Floor: hating the -ism, loving the person
I ran across this quote last week and was tempted to include it in my sermon on Psalm 133, but it's long. So here ya go...a great quote from Charles Spurgeon. Where the Spirit of God is there must be love, and if I have once known and recognized any man to be my brother … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: hating the -ism, loving the person
Cutting Room Floor: Two Mistakes.
Yesterday I preached from Psalm 120, the first of the Psalms of Ascent, or Pilgrim Songs. I made the point that this psalm is written for exiles/sojourners - "Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!" Both tribes mentioned were far from Jerusalem, hostile, foreign peoples. According to Peter, we … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Two Mistakes.
Cutting Room Floor: Generational Wealth
Last Sunday, I preached from 2 John about walking in truth, God's commandments, and love. As part of the application, I made a point directed at parents. We talk a lot about how to build and pass on generational wealth. Well, the greatest wealth we possess is the treasure of Christ! We ought to work … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Generational Wealth
Then they will know that I am the Lord!
The Bible is a living, breathing book. I've been reading it most of my life, and I'm still surprised by it. I taught Exodus in an adult class this past fall, and that allowed me to see a connection with Ezekiel, which I'm currently reading in my private devotional time. In Exodus, you might think … Continue reading Then they will know that I am the Lord!
God Entranced 