Sisters in the faith, if you struggle likewise, this book is for you. Everyone else in the faith, if you know a female believer, this book is for you.
All in Culture
We Wish You a Merry Home Bar
In conclusion, and because I’m still relatively new to the scene, I’ve asked some friends to each share a paragraph or five about their favorite mixed drink. Enjoy.
In Defense of Mary, Did You Know
So don’t be dissuaded. Sing "Mary, Did You Know?" and reflect on the greatness of Jesus this Christmas. Sing it every Christmas until you pass on from this mortal life. Just don’t sing it after the Christmas tree comes down.
Authenticity with Dignity
How much more effective would those tools be if they were reserved for being used at a time and in a place where they do the most good?
Book Review: The Benedict Option
I read this book because it has brought up a number of conversations and questions within my circle, and I wanted to give it a fair assessment before joining those conversations. It has certainly been thought-provoking, if also saddening.
Until We Murder
How long will we continue to be angry with one another if we neglect contentment in God? Until we murder.
Is the Gospel Enough for the White Church & the Uncle Toms?
Jesus does not save you just to leave you where you are. Jesus saves you, gives you a new heart, works in your life, comforts and empowers you, and enables you to love your neighbor.
One Empty Subject Confronting Another
It is not the words that are really empty. It is men themselves when they speak and hear empty words. It is the I which is emptied in relation to the Thou, one empty subject confronting another.” Karl Barth
Core Christianity Comes to Austin
There were memorable moments in each other lectures, and while I was somewhat familiar with Horton, it was a delight to hear Nancy Guthrie speak.
Book Review: A Syntax Guide for Readers of the New Testament
A Syntax Guide for Readers of the Greek New Testament reads like the resource it is and will have little value outside of an audience pursuing greater fluency.
Social Gospel #smh
Whew ... I'm ready to get the organ fired up & ask the Pentecostals to do some cartwheels in the isles.
Denominationalism and Racism
For Leithart's vision of a unified church, latent racism and individualism — to a certain extent congregationalism — are unacceptable within the church.
Pandering to Racism
As a minority, I hate racism for obvious reasons. But shifting the focus of a political loss to backlash of progress for people of color is foul and divisive.
Our Best Course of Action
Do not despise the little things and remember that there is no quick fix — only long obedience in the same direction
A Few Brief Thoughts on Locker Room Talk
We should be saying, "yes, you are correct. Let us show you why you believe this way." Instead, we are mocking and being critical of perhaps the last workings of common grace in our culture. This should not be so.
A Future for I-35 in ATX
Lowering I-35 prepares Austin for future development in a way that modifying the existing concept cannot.
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.