Tag Archives: God’s glory

What Matters for Glory

The alleged glory of civilization is nothing compared to the glories of faith. Biblical faith does not build civilizations. The most we might do is build a small, enduring community of faith. Civilization is the context in which we live, … 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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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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His Glory Is Our Command

I want to support Jack’s post about marriage as a means to God’s glory. You can be sure most of the world will reject his message. There is this totally bogus mythology about how godly men can sacrifice their divine … Continue reading

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Act Like It Matters

How can we escape the moral rot of this world? How can we articulate in our own lives the essence of divine revelation that brings us to the Gate of Eden? It’s easy to get lost in the mechanics of … Continue reading

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Virtual Plowman

We are called to shine the glory of the Lord. In an ideal situation, the whole world would be consciously under the Covenant of Noah. But we don’t live in that world; we live in something very ugly, something God … Continue reading

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Teachings of Jesus — John 9:1-5

The background of everything in Scripture is always the covenants. In this case, a significant element in Jesus’ ministry was restoring the Covenant of Moses and all its blessings. Had the Jews been faithful to Moses, many of His miracles … Continue reading

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Covenant Manhood: Conclusion

You cannot compel anyone to follow you. The shepherd leads by his voice, not with a leash. People have to agree to your leadership, including your children and your wife. Creation and the Holy Spirit together will call people to … Continue reading

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Our Judge Jehovah

How do we apply divine justice to the events in our world? What shall we say when someone asks us, “Ain’t that awful?” Your only concern is what God calls you to do. Recall that Our Lord consistently portrays Himself … Continue reading

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More on Foul Winds

If this is your first visit here, you’ll probably struggle with a lot of catching up to do. This post is specifically for my virtual parish here, but the whole world is welcome to come and read it. Sometimes I … Continue reading

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