Spiritual pluralism and religious diversity defines American culture, much as it characterized ancient Corinth. So why this urgent plea to FLEE from idolatry to the Lord's table? Hear the full audio of "Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood" A sermon on 1 Cor. 10:14-22 / Fellowship in His Word Series / Holy … Continue reading Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood
Readings for the Second Midweek Advent Service (12.12.18)
What if the Lord left people to all the idols they chase after and serve in stead of Him, saying "Go cry out to them! Let them save you!" In the singularity of Christ's sacrifice, we lack nothing. Even now God is with us, acting to save His people from their sins--all the time! Judges … Continue reading Readings for the Second Midweek Advent Service (12.12.18)
Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
Sometimes, love itself gets disordered. There's a way of loving good gifts that gives God the glory for giving them. There's also a disordered love that elevates the gift above the Almighty Giver himself. That's idolatry, and we're all so inclined at times. But Glory to God in the Highest! We're visited by our Lord, … Continue reading Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
On Anxiety and Faith: The Passage
Alfred E. Neuman, the mascot of MAD Magazine since about 1956 has appeared on the cover of almost every issue since then. His motto: "What? Me Worry?" used to imply that one couldn't care less, that laughter was the best medicine. Today the answer seems far less laughable. Yes. We worry. A lot. Mental health professionals … Continue reading On Anxiety and Faith: The Passage
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 