The title is intentional for several reasons. One, I wanted it to catch attention. And, two, if you read nothing else I say here, the title is all you need to read. I haven't written for many months, but I try very hard not to blog reactionarily. I assure you I have labored over this. … Continue reading Bragging That You Drink Alcohol is a Sin.
As I sit here and hand "puffs" to my seven-month-old princess, I'm reminded of another wonderful thing that battles for the worship of our hearts, our kids. In my previous post, I suggested there may be a few things that we take straight through our church door, that are actually the objects of our hearts' true worship. … Continue reading Idols You Take with You to Church- Part 2: Your Children
You're on time this week. You didn't fight with your family as you grabbed bagels, to-go coffee, and sped off to church. If you can make, you might just beat the Jensons, or whoever your pew nemesis is. It's the perfect pew really. You know everyone around you, thus, you don't have to talk to … Continue reading 4 Idols Believers Take to Church- Idol Number 1: Worship Music
After more than a year, the blog is back on. Frankly, I needed to readjust to life. I was in the thick of learning a new ministry role and felt that writing was taking time away from people. So, we'll give it another go, and if it can't be done we will drop it again. … Continue reading A Hike in the Himalayas- After a Year, The Blog is Back
Yes, I'm disappointed there are homosexual implications in Disney's upcoming release of this classic. No, I do not turn a blind eye to the sin that culture subtly and occasionally not-so-subtly attempts to normalize. Here's the deal, though, I'm here to talk about Christians and our sin, not culture and its sin. Throughout the uproar … Continue reading What Beauty and the Beast Reminded Me About Christianity
As I mentioned yesterday, I will be posting a simplified version of my sermon notes, hoping it will help our GBC parents, or parents in general, maintain practical Bible dialogue with their kids. By way of introduction, our recent Wednesday night time has centered around common issues teens of today encounter. We have been in … Continue reading Pastor-To-Parent: I’ve Got the World on A Screen- Some Biblical Perspectives Regarding Technology and Social Media
Hello, friends! I'm pleased to announce that stewardofthetruth.com is back from a brief sabbatical. Like most pastors, I map out my preaching and teaching agenda at the beginning of the year. It's not by any means carved in stone, it changes often, but it's a start. As I've been thinking ahead for my preaching ministry, … Continue reading Back from a Break- From Pastor to Parent Kickoff
CEO Christian- One who shows special devotion to church, twice a year. You can count on these people to show up on inherently religious holidays. I mean, it's not like there's an inherently religious day that comes around once a week or after all, so those two days a year are really exciting. If you're … Continue reading Why CEO Christians Confuse Me- Some Considerations for Christmas and Easter Only Christians
I'm one of those who has Bing and Buble Christmas on the week of Thanksgiving. I love Christmas music as much as anyone. Don't though, do what I find myself doing inadvertently during the Christmas season, sing Christmas hymns for the sentiment and miss the theology. Here are a few theological treasures from the realm … Continue reading Sing for the Right Reason
Being a good Christian is a duty, but being a Christian is also a privilege. It is a binding contract, but it is also ultimate freedom. It is release from the law, but a restrictive lifestyle. What is the balance? How do we walk this tight-line? Well, I'll tell you how not to. Don't be: … Continue reading Freed to be a Slave
