My Passions, My Talents, for God's Glory
I’ve recently heard a lot of things said about pleasure, the pursuit of happiness, satisfaction, and things like that. To be sure, we live in a free country where we are at liberty to pursue those things, and for the most part without the authorities intervening. Our own Declaration of Independence declares that humans have [...]
Have you ever felt like you might not make it? Have you ever experienced a season of doubt? Are you in the middle of a struggle that seems to be defining your very existence? Do you feel like you are losing that struggle? These seasons of life are as sure as taxes and death. We [...]
When you hear the word faith, what do you think of? Several words may come to mind: belief, grace, hope, confidence, among others. What about the word confession? When you think of faith, does confession automatically come to mind? For many, probably not. But the author of Hebrews had precisely that word in mind. “Therefore, [...]
As I began studying Hebrews chapter three this morning, the author begins that chapter by addressing us as holy brothers. “Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,” It was my intention to get further than the opening words of one verse, but [...]
Forgiveness is an essential part of being a Christian. It is so essential, that Jesus said in Matthew 6:15, “if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” This verse calls the genuineness of an unforgiving person’s salvation into question. Because believers in Jesus have been forgiven so much, [...]
And so we have come to the end. I should probably take a moment to apologize for not making my self-imposed deadline of May 6, 2011. It was foolish on my part to think I could finish this in such a small time frame. Nevertheless, the end is here. This final chapter entitled, The End [...]
I must admit, Bell says some incredible things in the first few pages of this chapter. The chapter is entitled, The Good News is Better Than That. As with the last few chapters, I have cringed as I began them, fearing what I would encounter. There have definitely been some moments where I have shouted [...]
I must make a confession. With each progressive chapter in this book, it becomes more difficult for me to continue writing this review. It has nothing to do with my desire to finish; rather it has everything to do with the fact that Bell’s writing toward the end of the book is spent propping up [...]
A few years ago, Radene and I went through a rough patch with some family members. There were exchanges of emails and unkindness was simply flowing freely. It was a very stressful time for all of us. It really did not take too long and I was ready to make amends but Radene’s wounds were [...]
One may be tempted to simply close the book at this point and be satisfied that Bell has clearly departed from orthodoxy. I almost did. Actually, had I not already declared my intentions to review this book, I may have done so. But I did, so I pushed forward. This chapter is entitled, Does God [...]
Recent Comments