Tag Archives: faith

Not a Popularity Contest

Faith is the center of my existence. As previously noted, I am willing to sacrifice everything to follow my Savior to the Cross (Galatians 2:20). I don’t evaluate things from a human standpoint; the life I now live, I live … Continue reading

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Another Way to See It

There is a God and Creator. Not only did He make all things, but He owns them as Lord and Master. All of it is alive and accountable to Him. He intended for His whole creation to respond to Him … Continue reading

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Mid-May 2021 Ministry Status Report

As always, let me remind you that if my message doesn’t call your name, you should not listen. This is not about my credibility; it’s about the divine message that moves in the hearts of men. If your heart does … Continue reading

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What God Has in Mind

Things I’ve seen lately suggest I need to address this again: Biblical Law is not legislation in the Western sense. Legalism is a perversion of what God intended. It’s not a question of the letter versus the spirit of the … Continue reading

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We Shall See Them

When I first felt the Lord’s call on my life some 50 years ago, I thought I knew what it meant. I struggled on that path, but kept getting pushed back and back and back. It wasn’t the people who … Continue reading

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His Glory Shines

I’ve written in the past that, under Biblical Law, the only justification for economic activity is to bless the covenant family. Not just yourself, but every economic decision should bless everyone who shares you faith. Granted, sometimes it’s just a … Continue reading

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Not Many Options

I have one other project on the fire, then I’ll start work on the Nonconformist Faith book. I’m going to add some material and rewrite the chapters; what was posted here was a just a draft. A critical element in … Continue reading

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Contemplation: Community Lifespan

One of the most frustrating elements of a virtual faith community is how fragile it is. Had we all met face-to-face at some point in our aggregate journey, it would be different. Throughout my life I’ve had good close fellowships … Continue reading

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The Lonely Place

I’ve always belonged to a different world. I didn’t always know it consciously, but some part of me never doubted it. There’s been a long spell here when external events haven’t provoked me to point out some critical difference between … Continue reading

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Go Find It

The Old Testament presents a very long view of covenant community. It goes beyond human dreams of civilizations and empires, or even global dominance. It stands on transcendent reality; it doesn’t depend on humans at all. Rather, it is an … Continue reading

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