True & False Peace

True & False Peace

“To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” 1 Timothy 1:2 ESV This is a familiar greeting from Paul.  In Romans 1:7 we read: “To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace...
Set Free for Real Love

Set Free for Real Love

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” 1 Timothy 1:1-2 ESV Paul loves his “son” in the faith, Timothy...
The Purpose & Goal of Life

The Purpose & Goal of Life

“A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches; And favor is better than silver and gold.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22:1‬ ‭AMP‬‬ Sometimes the Bible is so vastly different from the core values...
A Response to Pacifist Pastor Andrew Wilson

A Response to Pacifist Pastor Andrew Wilson

“He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭3:24‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Here’s the set-up. At a recent Gospel Coalition debate, UK teaching pastor,...
The True Alpha Male

The True Alpha Male

“Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness, But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭20:6‬ ‭AMP‬‬ There’s a self-esteem crisis in our land. A raging wave, stories high, full of power, driving and speeding forward at a furious pace –...