Category: Living the Gospel

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend – A Video to Raise Empathy and Compassion

    Monday is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  Dr. King’s influence on our country was so important for a myriad of reasons.  But at the forefront is the reality that he rooted his pursuit of justice in his Christian faith and the values that are taught in Scripture and seen in the life of Jesus. …

  • How is the Church to Respond to Supreme Court Decision

    The other shoe has dropped, as the Supreme Court has decided in a narrow decision handed down this morning to redefine marriage for our entire country.  As most who believe in the authority of the Bible and the right of the One True God to define our lives, I am saddened by the decision, but…

  • How to Read the Law so I Delight in It

    Third and final installment on the purpose, fulfillment, and interpretation of the Old Testament Law.  We have already looked at why God gave the Law, and I also argued that the follower of Jesus should not read the Old Testament Law with the focus on how we are to keep the rules.  Rather we are…

  • Why the Law – 8 Reasons God Gave His people the Law

    We have been looking at the Exodus story and for the past few weeks we have been dealing with God’s covenant which includes the Law of God. The purpose of the Law is a very important issue for those who are following Jesus.  God has given commands and we must take them seriously if we…

  • Thinking about Ferguson – Being Careful about Perspectives

    Crazy.  That is what the last week and two days has been here in our city.  I have been thinking all week about how to respond to this as a pastor, and as a follower of Jesus in this city.  I know that I don’t need to recount the events, that has been done enough. …