(This article was first published by The Gospel Coalition on Aug. 12th 2021) I recommend what I call composite imitation as a path toward personal growth and ministry blessing. It’s...
Growing Spiritually Through Composite Imitation
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The Christian Life
Perfect Courtesy Toward All in the Worst of Times
(This article was first published by Jonathan Dodson’s Gospel-Centered Discipleship on August 11, 2021) It was among the worst of times when Paul wrote to Titus around AD 65. Ruling...
United Disagreement
(This article was published by Servants of Grace on August 1, 2021) Let’s face it. This has been a bad couple of years for the American church. Between politics, COVID, racial differences,...
Conversation with My Plumber
So our plumber had to stop by to fix something in our home the other day. We'll call him “Oscar". You’ve got to understand that Oscar is the kind of guy who says what’s on his mind no...
Dignified Dust
On the way to the office/study this morning, I saw a blind man bravely crossing a busy intersection, an overweight couple jogging onward in their valiant battle against gluttony and the...
A Biblical Theology of Pleasure
(This article was published by The Gospel Coalition on July 13, 2021) God could have made all nutritious food taste like sawdust and given us an irresistible urge to eat it anyway. And...
Aiming for God’s way through human words
His Way with Words offers 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 fellow elders. I am solely responsible for everything on this site.
