Question: 110: What does God forbid in the eighth commandment? Answer: He forbids not only outright theft and robbery, punishable by law. But in God's sight theft also includes cheating and swindling our neighbor by schemes made to appear legitimate, such as: inaccurate measurements of weight, size, or volume; fraudulent merchandising; counterfeit money; excessive interest; or any … Continue reading Catechism #110-111
Catechism #108-109
You know, studying the Bible with a 10yr old, and especially a 7yr. old, can get awkward at times. Talking about adultery and unchastity is one of those times. Glad the Bible forces me into uncomfortable conversations; after all, I am commanded to 'teach them [the commandments] diligently' to my children (Deut 6:7)! Question #108: What … Continue reading Catechism #108-109
The Goal of Education
I remember vividly a conversation I had with my mother in our kitchen in Endicott, NY. I was a senior in high school and was in the midst of making decision regarding my educational future. I was not overly excited about college. In fact, I was going round and round with my mother, arguing that … Continue reading The Goal of Education
Catechism #105-107
Caleb's great question from the catechism: if God said don't murder, why did Jesus change the law. Was ok to hate your neighbor in the OT? Short answer - No. Love has always been the command. I can see why Caleb would ask this, and frankly, the way we talk about the OT and it's … Continue reading Catechism #105-107
Calvin on the Secret Counsels of God
Last night some monstrous storms rocked Bloomington. Jake knows enough to be scared of storms like that - he heard about Joplin. Luke, trying to comfort his older brother, was singing "Jesus Loves Me." Last night we saw the news and saw how bad some parts of Bloomington were hit. By God's mercy, nothing compared … Continue reading Calvin on the Secret Counsels of God
God Entranced 