by Timothy Shorey | Aug 19, 2020 | The Christian Life
C.O.R.E Identity Identity Awareness I am an old white guy who grew up poor, and then became an ordinary pastor of modest means, basic education, mediocre talent, decent health, and sushi-loving appetite. Which begs the question: Who am I? Are these things me, or are...
by Timothy Shorey | Aug 15, 2020 | Songs and Psalmody
“Unable to express the glory of God, the Psalmist utters a note of exclamation. ‘O LORD, our Lord!’ We need not wonder at this, for no heart can measure, no tongue can utter, the half of the greatness of [Yahweh]. The whole creation is full of his glory and radiant...
by Timothy Shorey | Aug 12, 2020 | Biblical Studies, Grace and Race, The Christian Life, The Church
A Quick Review In my intermittent One Another series I’ve established that Romans 14 addresses how to handle cross-cultural and convictional disagreements. God tells us there not to fight over matters that cannot claim compelling biblical authority and priority (see...
by Timothy Shorey | Aug 8, 2020 | Songs and Psalmody
“From the [Psalm’s] title we learn the occasion of the composition of this song. It appears probable that Cush the Benjamite had accused David to Saul of treasonable conspiracy against his royal authority. This the king would be ready enough to [believe], [because of]...
by Timothy Shorey | Aug 5, 2020 | Devotional Reflections, The Christian Life, Theology
Psalm 71:17-18 headlines my website, introducing my heritage and my hope: a multi-generational calling to proclaim the wonders of God. This heritage-hope brings my dad, mom, and Dr. J.I. Packer to mind. All three of these have now “fallen asleep in Jesus” (1...
