Fireside Theology

We are currently in the unique predicament of being the Church in the midst of a global pandemic. If you’re anything like me, COVID-19 has strapped you to a chair in your house, and you’re beginning to wonder if you will start to fuse with it. To make matters worse, efforts against the virus to… Continue reading A Church in Pandemic →

I have a slight obsession with the planet Mars. This obsession has led me at various times to read on Wikipedia and other sources about Martian geography. Now, when you unroll the planet like a map, and at the center of the map are the prime meridian and equator of Mars, far to the west… Continue reading Into the West →

When thinking about all the attributes of God, there is perhaps none more focused on than God’s love. After all, we are constantly reminded, both by those within the church and those without, that God is love. This is true, of course, and it is one of the most beautiful truths that the universe has… Continue reading Whispers of Love →

Why I'm writing today is a bit different than normal. There is a disturbing sect of the Christian movement that seems to be once again in the course of history gaining traction. To put it bluntly, these are those who direct their focus on those voices who seem to be skilled at interpreting prophecy. This… Continue reading Prophecy and Rumors of Prophecy →

Recently, we discussed the authenticity of God’s justice in the exercising of his grace and mercy. There is much more to be said, I think, on the justice of God over all, and so that will be where we will continue to dwell. Coincidentally, my own devotional Bible reading has led me to a passage… Continue reading Just in All Things →

A friend called me a few days ago. He had been trying to call me for a few days, but he lives on the other side of the earth and our schedules just hadn't matched up. I could tell it was about something urgent, so I tried my best to make time for him. Finally,… Continue reading Justice in Forgiveness →

There are some people who just seem to exude command. For example, I have a coworker, a former soldier and natural-born leader, who people seem to just love to follow. It’s an uncommon trait that many of the greatest influencers in history have possessed. That certain je nais se quois is something nearly all of… Continue reading The King of Heaven →

The beginning of Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount has been labelled with a rather odd sounding word. According to Merriam-Webster, “beatitude” refers to a “state of utmost bliss.” While I’m not sure of bliss entirely encapsulates Jesus’ purpose in his most famous sermon, but I suppose it is not entirely unrelated either. The definition… Continue reading The Dispositions of the Heart →

It is often wondered what our responsibility to the Old Testament Law is as New Testament believers. The strange part of this question is that the Bible is not at all quiet on the subject. In our last post, we looked at some aspects of the holy requirement placed on the people of God. Within… Continue reading Fulfillment of the Law →

There is a pattern of destruction that has become more prevalent among us. I myself have fallen into it more than I would like to admit. When faced with an attack, it is most creatures’ natural reactions to assume defensive positions. The interesting thing about this reactionary defense is how aggressive it can be. Take,… Continue reading Christian Retaliation →