Luke 15:11-32 – The Prodigal
Just who is prodigal?
Link: On John Wesley and Penal Substitution
I found the article Penal Substitution in John Wesley’s Atonement Theology quite helpful. It’s one valuable note that is often not accounted for enough in scattered Wesley quotations is the development of his own experience. I value penal substitution, though not nearly enough for many of my Reformed friends, in that I believe it is…
Psalm 119:160 – Truth
In which I call for a commitment to truth, but also to humility.
Psalm 119:158 – Disgusted
There is a time for mercy and gentleness, but also a time to be disgusted, angry, and even infuriated. What angers you?
Psalm 119:139 – Zeal
When is anger or zeal valuable, and what should its target be?
Psalm 119:135 – Shine
We need to know God’s rules both so we know what God calls us to do, but also so we know when human rules are masquerading as divine commands.
Psalm 119:126 – Time to Act
There are many ways to promote lawlessness, both intentionally and unintentionally.
Psalm 119:117 – Sustain
The psalmist presents a lawgiver God, but also a creator who redeems and sustains.
Psalm 119:100 – More Understanding than the Elders
I use the story of Susanna in the Greek additions to Daniel as a basis to think about elders and wisdom.
Worship Is All About God
Bad Ideas I Learned from Good Leaders #3 “But that’s true!” some of you are thinking. And you’re right. The statement is true. Its usage can be a bad idea. I’ve rarely heard this statement from someone who was actually trying to make worship about God. To those of you who use it in that…