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The Gripping Fear of God and God’s Rejection
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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 studying his resolutions and events of his life. First, Edwards…
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Why We Must Strive for a Healthy Perspective of Shame
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I don’t know how it goes in other countries, but the U.S. culture certainly has an interesting relationship with the concept of shame. On the one hand, it seems that nobody has any shame. In addition, people are constantly thrusting themselves into attention seeking spotlights through antics and displays. It’s only amped up through…
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What’s the Right Christian Response in Big & Small Moments?
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One of my former pastors encourages people to ask “what is the right Christian response to this?” when faced with conflict. It’s not just conflict, though. It’s an appropriate question for all matters of life. Being able to press pause for questioning an appropriate Christian response is sign of spiritual maturity. It also shows…
