Sin is always ever against God. But it is also against God's purpose for man.
Old & New Covenant Stipulations
"The difference between the old and new covenants is not how the stipulations are grammatically structured or formed or that the former stipulates obedience and the new does not." - Caneday
30 ways to save money. The 8th will shock you!
If. You. Do. Not. Need. The. Item. Now. Or. In. The. Next. 3. Months. Do. Not. Buy. It. Even. If. You. Have. A. Coupon. Coupons are a little bit of a racket (see #2).
Voting Your Conscience
Decades of voting against someone have gotten us into this mess. Vote your conscience, even if that means not voting for the candidate with an L next to his name.
Women & Contracts
In today’s society this law would apply to shady bank accounting or commercial enterprising by spouses. But alas, we do not have holy and just laws.
Book Review: Baptized into Christ
"The entire life of the baptized is lived in view of the end, when Jesus returns for his people." - Jordan Cooper
When the Contact is Hidden
Still visibly upset, the head judge returned us to the match. I don't recall who won.
The Empty Spot At The Rail
People in our churches need to know that they would be missed at the Lord’s Table.
Family Interview - with Pictures
As our last venture, we are inviting everyone into our corner of the world.
Go Team USA!
Latin America. I envision tropics, treasures, poetic shopkeepers and philosopher cowboys.
Humility in God's Generational Faithfulness
The pride that stems from a denominational conversion is sneaky.
Parenting on the Supper
Every single week I am encouraged to renew the instruction with my children because with each week's consumption the benefits of faith are renewed.
Fatherly Discipline
In Fatherly discipline, one takes the lead role in both administering the necessary punishment and bringing about reconciliation.
My Grandfather's Music Room
These are perhaps the most important memories I have of my grandfather – singing this one song repeatedly.
Yummy Matcha KitKat
My littles were excited to recognize the first food – green matcha KitKat bars!
When Giza was in Egypt
Perhaps my actual traveling dimmed the glory of that literary adventure, but I can feel the passion re-emerging.
My Grandmother's House
They were lost for eternity and for all I know they continue to lie in the dirt of the neighbor's yard.
My Own Small Memories
You should read what you want. Be inspired by what you love. And if you feel inclined, enjoy the silliness of my own small memories as I write them.
What if the Lesser Evil Actually Did Good?
What is the Presidency? And what powers should it preside over?
Endless Imperfection of Obedience
God's law remains a reminder of our failure compared to God's standard.