This guest post comes your way courtesy of Kyle George Jones. Typology in Scripture is not a term or concept most Christians are familiar with. David Murray, in his book, Jesus on Every Page, defined typology as "the study of how God used pictures to teach His people." Murray continued, "It's a kind of visual … Continue reading When Esau Was a Type of Christ
#31: On Life & Ministerial Busyness with Meiko Seymour
Nowadays, busyness is worn on our sleeves as the most paradoxical badge of honor ever constructed. On one hand, we loathe busyness and are sure to slip into every conversation just how busy we are to excuse the fact that we didn't respond to that last text. We grumble and groan at how busy our … Continue reading #31: On Life & Ministerial Busyness with Meiko Seymour
My True & Better Daddy
There's a verse in Scripture that frustrates me to this day. And I know it shouldn't but it does, because when I read it, there are words and pictures in my head that I am told are untrue. I see the words in my Bible and I'm immediately transfixed between what I want this verse … Continue reading My True & Better Daddy
The Paradox of Pastoral Preaching
This article was originally written for Christ Hold Fast. Be sure to visit their site for more law and gospel resources. At times, evangelical Christianity can be a paradox. For as much as Protestants have spurned Roman Catholicism, they're much more Catholic than they'd ever like to admit. By which, I mean, we operate with … Continue reading The Paradox of Pastoral Preaching
Selah, Social Media, & the Spirit’s Divine Rest: Or How Bo Burnham Punched Me in the Brain
Have you ever had a thought just punch your brain in the face? Or an idea that leaves you with trace amounts of insomnia as it ravages what's left of your rational thinking? I have. I've been hit with a right cross in the left brain. I haven't been able to dodge the punches of … Continue reading Selah, Social Media, & the Spirit’s Divine Rest: Or How Bo Burnham Punched Me in the Brain
Fireworks & Faith
I love fireworks. I have very fond memories of watching the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on television. As weird as it may sound to watch fireworks on a TV screen, I loved the concert and fanfare of it all, especially when they'd time the pyrotechnics to pulsating pop numbers. I don't know what it is, … Continue reading Fireworks & Faith
#30: On Common Misconceptions about John Calvin with Obbie Tyler Todd
Self-inflicted or not, there's a stigma surrounding John Calvin and all his proponents that stinks of stoicism. Regardless of historical merit, Calvin is viewed as having no emotion in his preaching or showing no humanity in his writing. One comments that Calvin lacked "sympathy and charm," and that his preaching suffered a "deficiency of imagination." … Continue reading #30: On Common Misconceptions about John Calvin with Obbie Tyler Todd
Pollution, Sunsets, Grace, & Glory
I must confess to you that I don't often sit and thank God for sunsets. They're sequestered with those other divine blessings that are easily overlooked and forgotten. With ease, we daily, hourly even, forget the blessings we've been gifted by grace, ones that are vital for life itself but aren't consciously regarded or praised. … Continue reading Pollution, Sunsets, Grace, & Glory
No More Tears Left to Cry: The Night of Weeping
Last week was a lie. I have to confess that to you. I lied to you last week and made you believe that everything was alright. That life was normal. I tweeted and posted to keep up the facade of "business as usual," when it was anything but that. Last week was, perhaps, the worst … Continue reading No More Tears Left to Cry: The Night of Weeping
The Dark Side & the Light: A Sermon from Ephesians 5
The grace of God that delivers us also makes us different. Eph. 5:1-16 | 10 Jun. 2018 Notes Originally delivered at Grace Baptist Church, Southwest Ranches, Florida. Audio only track available here.