Monthly Archive: October, 2016

Greatness, goodness, and God

I’ve never voted for a Democrat, at least as far back as I can remember. As my brother said to me recently, what does it say about this election that I was even… Continue reading

Well, I’ve narrowed it down

Here’s a question for myself this morning as I wrestle with this problem of a paucity of principled presidential prospects: would a candidate with as much baggage as Hillary Clinton is carrying (and… Continue reading

I could write in Jesus but I don’t think he’d win

“Vote your conscience,” those of faith are hearing from others of faith. But honestly, I don’t know if that advice is anywhere near practical in this election year. The implication of this counsel… Continue reading

Untangling a mess to reveal a decision

And I said, “What is it?” He said, “This is the basket that is going out.” And he said, “This is their iniquity in all the land.” – Zechariah 5:6 It’s three weeks… Continue reading

Philo-less Sophia

I think Caroline is a pretty name and I like owning it. My parents named me after my father’s mother who died giving birth to him, so that makes it extra-special to me.… Continue reading

That is why

On the one hand, faith in Christ by itself is not enough to guarantee salvation, because faith is a gift. – Karl Keating That is why it depends on faith, in order that… Continue reading

Oh, the contrasts

So if you look at all these verses taken together, Jake, what we see, I think, is the necessity for both faith and works. Jake is the man with a question. Karl Keating,… Continue reading