His Way with Words
A Somniloquy Soliloquy: Preaching Election in My Sleep
Tim, the Sleep-Talker I’m a somniloquist; one who regularly experiences somniloquy. Simply put: I talk in my sleep. Gayline, my dear long-suffering wife of nearly 43 years has had to...
Profanity Is Worse Than You Think
(This article first appeared in The Gospel Coalition August 2020) Growing up, “phooey” was my G-rated response when disappointed with circumstances. And if I was mad at a person,...
C.O.R.E Identity
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...
Welcome One Another by Stopping Church Arguments
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...
Dad, Mom, Dr. Packer, Sequoias, and Knowing the God Who Is
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....
I Would Rather Die than Lie *
Long, long ago I read Fair Sunshine: Martyrs in the Early Scottish Church, which chronicles the martyrdom of 17th century Scottish believers; among whom was John Nisbet. When authorities...
Aiming for God’s way through human words
His Way with Words offers occasional (due to sickness and journal keeping) perspectives that are relevant for our times. In it I try to express His (God’s) way—as best I can understand it—with my words. Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this blog are not necessarily the opinions of my pastors or any other partners in ministry. I am solely responsible for everything on this site.