We can make our theology an idol And idols, by definition, transgress the greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, as well as lead us to violate the second greatest commandment: to love our neighbor as ourselves.

God, the Father of Nepotism
Heavenly, Godly nepotism is entirely righteous, and our only hope, the basis for our salvation.

Once-For-All
All we need to do is rest in the knowledge that Christ committed himself to us once-and-for-all, and that is more than enough

Election 2024: Getting Queasy
I love my country, and that’s what’s causing me to be somewhat . . . troubled. Because despite my faith in God’s sovereignty, my family — and yours — may still have to deal with any civil unrest that could result from the 2024 election.

Self-Condemnation and Self-Forgiveness
I look to the Cross for forgiveness from God. Where do I look for self-forgiveness?

Yamaha DX21
In about 1986 or ’87 I purchased a Yamaha DX21 with money I didn’t have. A few years later I had to sell it, much to my regret. Recently I saw came across a guy that was selling a DX21 for a very, very reasonable price. So I am now, again, the proud owner of a DX21.

Saturdays With The Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Eschatology (end times), baptism, the “do”s and “don’t”s of daily living — we can agree on all of it, and none of it matters if we don’t get the fundamental question of Jesus right.

Confidence and Assurance
The Church is way too timid, because we do not understand who we are because of who Christ is and what He has done. A great deal of this timidity stems from a misunderstanding — or even ignorance — of our standing before God in Christ.

Omnicient: It’s Not Just A Fancy Word
The man who acknowledges that he is now and that he will be hereafter “naked and exposed to the eyes of the One with whom we have to reckon”, and that the discernment of God is always without error and his judgment righteous and equitable, is a man who is standing on the threshold of divine grace.

Words . . . About Words
I’m absolutely willing to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. I’d even describe myself as woke.