In the last post, we laid out the assertion that Christian living is based in the character of God. We live in accordance with the way Christ lived while he was on Earth and we seek to develop our character and lifestyle after God’s character. Therefore, if we want to understand how to be meek …
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Applied theology takes what we know of God and asks the question: “how should we then live?” Theology, after all, is the study of God. We seek to know God so we can grow in our relationship with Him and understand how He wants us to live. Therefore, any discussion of the Christian life, any …
I’ll be frank and honest. I’m used to being in slightly awkward situations. Being a naturally quiet and reserved person, I’ve had my fair share of uncomfortable silences, wallflower moments, and awkward conversations. Often we feel awkward when caught between two extremes and we’re unsure of where we should stand. Striking a balance can be …
As we careen towards the 2020 Presidential election, let’s all keep James 3:13-18 in mind: Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the …
Have you ever earnestly longed for a more simple life? Have you longed to cut away the red tape of our 21st century lives? Have you yearned for less drama and more simple, straightforward relationships? The desire for simplicity in life is admirable. But we must be careful not to let our hunger for simplicity …
People say that Christianity forces them to abide by too many rules. Christians are commonly viewed as “killjoys” and strict “puritans”, not able to simply live life and enjoy the blessings of living without instituting strict rules and restrictions. However, in a society like ours today, Gospel-centered Christianity offers the most freedom from the law …
There is no doubt that we live in a corrupted world. No one will debate that. Everywhere we look, people are struggling with deep pain, caused by sin, and seeking some way to overcome that pain. In our society, many take this search for healing into the streets and give birth to passionate movements for …
Words are amazing things. They can express beauty and just as easily, they can express the ugliest parts of our soul. They build up and enthrone the lowly and tear down the arrogant. And vice versa. Words, when used masterfully, can eloquently express some of the deepest human emotions. There is, however, one emotion that, …
Even those with a home sometimes find themselves wandering. Tyler and Maggie Heath, more commonly known as the Oh Hellos, know this firsthand. They even wrote and produced an album in 2012 about this very concept. Through the Deep, Dark Valley was the result of the Heath’s pondering and was their first full-length album. The album …
Bind My Wandering Heart: “Through the Deep, Dark Valley” Album Review Read More »
Questions are really terrific. Jason Isbell once described them as “directions to the Truth”. It’s no surprise, therefore, that our understanding of theology is helped along by the ever-useful Catechism. Catechisms use the form of questions (and subsequent answers) to teach theological doctrines. Perhaps the most well-known of catechism questions comes from the Westminster Shorter …
