These are just some quick thoughts about the 10 Commandments The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments are rules created by God and directly transferred by Him for the purpose of guiding His people, a society, to survive and thrive as most other societies, even larger and more powerful ones, faded into the History books. …Continue reading Thoughts on the 10 Commandments
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MIGHTY -men's meetings
We are back on (we started tonight but I forgot to get the word out)… Wed nights from now through May 7th. Dinner is at 5:30pm… teaching for men only is at 6:30. We are looking at some of the most fantastic men of the Bible, in epic detail. “Did they tell you stories about…Continue reading MIGHTY -men's meetings
"Reasonable Faith"
This is stolen/paraphrased from Dr. William Lane Craig Part I For all you atheists who might read this – this is just a though project meant to clear a definition – it is not a trap of any kind. It will help you understand if you actually play along. Imagine that you are fleeing a…Continue reading "Reasonable Faith"
Can a Christian be a soldier?
Hey Chris, “I mentioned to you once on the ultimate Frisbee field that I was doing some of thinking on the idea of Christian warfare, especially given what Christ says about turning the other cheek, or how the Kingdom of God being one in which the lion and the lamb will lay down together and…Continue reading Can a Christian be a soldier?
Some Fun Biblical Christmas Details I Thought You Might Find Interesting
These are interesting Christmas details from the biblical account. As far as the historical and pragmatic aspects to the Christmas celebration, take a look at this article… or maybe this one on the history of many of our Holidays, or even this one on Santa… This one is really about some of the precious and…Continue reading Some Fun Biblical Christmas Details I Thought You Might Find Interesting
God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Ok, one more to come next week… but I think I want to stop here for today. Ok, last chapter, I promise this time… (dedicated to Sara Groves, Bebo Norman and Andrew Peterson who I am listening to in concert at my church as I write this… and especially to Andrew, who sang my very…Continue reading God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
So, does God give us more than we can bear? Many have been blessed by a wonderful little book entitled “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. One commenter has already mentioned this devotional entry from August 18th: “EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER ADVERSITY in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. Stop trying…Continue reading Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
One thing that the phrase “God doesn’t give us more than we can bear” can create is a sense that we should be able to “face this on our own.” As in, not burden other people with our stuff. Well, this would certainly not be a biblical concept either! Certainly, there are some things that…Continue reading God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
God Will not Give you More than you can Bear… really? Part I
“God will never give you more than you can bear.” This is a common phrase that people tell one another in the name of Jesus (or maybe just in the name of any God). I know that there have been many who have received comfort with this thought… and others who have experienced guilt from…Continue reading God Will not Give you More than you can Bear… really? Part I
Sermons and Talks now updated
You can find my (and Pike’s) sermons for FBC South online and up-to-date at this site. This includes both of the last two year’s MIGHTY talks for men.
A good Laugh
If you need a good laugh, and you don’t mind a little irreverent poking fun at us as Christians (if you are one)… then you will appreciate my good friend, Darin McWatters’ presentation of the Rev. D. Ray Montgomery. Revved Up Click on “Revved Up” in the center of the page. You will be glad…Continue reading A good Laugh
Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
If you haven’t taken the pop quiz, I recommend going here and taking it first. It’s more fun that way! Or, go head and peek, you lightweight… 😉 Answers: 1. “God helps those who helps themselves” (nope, other. This was Sydney Algernon) 2. “Spare the rod, spoil the child” (Sort of. Maybe not precisely these…Continue reading Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
Are these common sayings in the Bible?
Not in the Bible? Here are some common phrases that are cited as from the Bible. Pop quiz, hotshot… which ones are from the Bible, and which ones aren’t? Feel free to copy and paste and put B for Bible or O for other. Bonus for knowing where. _____ 1. “God helps those who helps…Continue reading Are these common sayings in the Bible?
Preaching Easter!
I am getting to preach one of my favorite passages in the whole Bible Easter morning! I hope you come to FBC South Easter morning at 10:30am!
interviewed for podcast: talking to kids about the Gospel
I was recently interviewed about talking to kids about the gospel – how, how young, etc. Check it out: http://chrisldrake.wordpress.com/radio-2/
The Taming of Fantasies
I have a good friend who is publishing a book on the errors surrounding the role of fantasy in the lives of Christians. When it comes out, I will tout it here! She asked me for my thoughts and one powerful concept came to my mind that I wanted to link to my conversations on…Continue reading The Taming of Fantasies
Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 2
Notice that God tells David what would happen if he stayed, but he didn’t stay! God described a future that didn’t happen. So, God looks down through all the possible futures of all of the possible worlds and creations He could create within whatever bounds He had chosen for Himself. I imagine that in some…Continue reading Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 2
Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 1
I believe in the law of non-contradiction. Two oppositional things cannot both be true at the same time and in the same way. I believe that this is an axiom. There are no square circles. The Bible is clear in regard to the doctrine of election. God chooses. God predestines. (check out Ephesians 1:3-11) The…Continue reading Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 1
An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part II
God, speaking to Moses (or maybe it was Adam and passed down to Moses), decides to reveal to him the creation of the Earth… and it is shown to him from the perspective of Earth. Moses, in his own mind (or maybe in God’s great video screening room with actual 360 degree visual and sound)…Continue reading An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part II
An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part I
I am in awe of the deep Old Testament. There is such raw power and yet a simplicity like teaching to a child… However, there are times that I am not sure how to treat or appreciate it – and sometimes even how to let the Truths there speak to me… but I want to…Continue reading An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part I