In this first of a three part series, we consider transparency with God. It comes after studying Dr. Thomas Manton's 27th sermon on Psalm 119. Manton is relatively unknown today. However, the preacher and theologian of the 1600s was prominently known and influential....
God’s rejection is real. That’s a very tough reality. And it’s a fear that - at least secretly - haunts every Christian at some point. Perhaps even non-Christians give this some serious thought. There are two things I have observed about Jonathan Edwards while...
I like food. I mean, I REALLY like food. Unless it's okra. Okra is gross. Seriously. It's not food. In the words of Jerry Seinfeld's nemesis, Newman, it’s a "vile weed" - though, to be fair, he said it of broccoli. But this really isn't a post about my dislike of...
It's important to check yourself on occasion. It’s a way to know what's going on in your head and in your heart. I say this knowing full well there is a sinister vibe that likes to flow through my own soul. It’s not something I am proud of. And, truth be told, I...
I’m no stranger to procrastination and complacency. You may not be either. But, what you may not realize is that the two are very complementary to one another. Heck, you might say the two make up a weird stew that’s seasoned with bit of mediocrity. In Brian Tracy's...
The funny thing about wellness is the fact that we all can agree that it’s good, but few of us can define it. Fewer still can say they have it. And, if we are being brutally honest, even fewer are willing to relentlessly pursue it. Even as I type this, I’m...
Self-Discipline is a missing proficiency in many lives. And that’s tragic. I’ve found that much of Jonathan Edwards resolutions - and life in general - can be boiled down to this single, hyphenated phrase. Self-Discipline. Surely Ewards revered it. He held himself to...
I have not filled out an NCAA March Madness bracket since 2016. And I don't miss it one bit. I was once a regular fantasy sports participant, so it is natural for me to hop onto Yahoo or some other platform to make my bracket picks every March. It's a tradition many...
This resolution speaks directly to being in a spiritual rut. Further, it points to our recurring need for revival of personal dedication and zeal. While reflecting on Edwards 42nd resolution, my own testimony came to mind. Something else that stands out about this...