One of Carey’s Many Sons
Striving for true doctrine, right action, and spiritual feeling amidst the mine fields on all sides.My Podcast
Sign Up for Our Prayer Letters
Receive New Articles
Looking for Something?
Categories
- Accounts of African Religion (16)
- Alcohol (1)
- Biography (13)
- Book reviews (39)
- Definitions (13)
- Divorce (7)
- Ethical dilemmas (11)
- Family (1)
- Hermeneutics (45)
- Hypothetically speaking (3)
- Inconsistency (18)
- Lists (65)
- Missions (52)
- Multiculturalism (33)
- Orthopathy (63)
- Pastoral (85)
- Politics (1)
- Prosperity gospel (34)
- Quotes (56)
- Rewarding mediocrity (8)
- Unusual character (10)
-
Recent Posts
Worthwhile sites
Book Reviews
Seth's bookshelf: read
by Daryl WinerdThe argument is tight and convincing. 9/10I could wish that they had dealt with Rom. 7:2-3 in its own chapter. Also, the syllogism of Eph. 5:25:
1. A husband must be like Jesus Christ.
2. Jesus Christ never divorces His wife.
Conclus…Though he ought to have loved his wife by listening and asking better questions, Sir Percy took risks in a noble cause and devoted his life to preserving the lives of others.by Tim MarshallGeography heavily influences the politics and economies of the world’s nations.An interesting and perhaps important book which educates the citizen to vital factors about the region and country to which he is obligated to vote, pray, …
by John BunyanPerhaps the greatest book ever written outside the Bible.For its glorious and compelling presentation of Christ as well as intensity that comes straight from Scripture, this book deserves more honor than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Plot:
1….Feminism is one more wave of attack on Western culture. 7/10.
Tag Archives: Lists
26 Ways to Pray for a Teachable Spirit
Each month this year, we have been praying a different Biblical prayer each day. For September, we are praying Job 34:32, “Teach me what I do not see…” Here are 26 categories, nearly one for each day of the month, … Continue reading →
Tensions in Scripture
Preliminary Thoughts about Tensions in Scripture Categories of Tensions in Scripture Principles for Interpreting Tensions in Scripture
Seven Reasons the Song of Solomon Refers to Christ and the Church
The Song of Solomon could save, strengthen, and sweeten many marriages. It is full of wisdom and pleasure to that end as the intent of it’s author, King Solomon, son of David who was probably describing marriage with his first … Continue reading →
Virtue Lists of the New Testament Believer
In two days, I hope to preach about the glorious effects of the resurrection of Christ in the lives of His people from Colossians 3:1-17. As I prepared and meditated on that passage, the list of virtues in 3:12-16 stood … Continue reading →
8 Reasons People Attend False Churches
After church on Sunday, four of us began discussing why people attend churches that do not preach the gospel. Here are the answers we came up with. To meet with friends To be protected from witchcraft To be entertained To … Continue reading →
20 Questions for Pastors Who Believe Divorce is Permissible
In the past, I have listed the arguments for divorce and against divorce. If you are not familiar with the debate or arguments, then please read those posts. This morning I finished reading Daryl Wingerd’s excellent Divorce and Remarriage: A … Continue reading →
Obedience That Dishonored God
To the government or king Doeg the Edomite obeys the king to murder 85 men (1 Sam. 22:18-19). The men of Keilah would have obeyed the king by delivering up David after he had just saved them (1 Sam. 23:12). … Continue reading →
Disobedience That Honored God
Against government Shiphrah and Puah disobey the Egyptian government (Ex. 1:17). Moses disobeyed the Egyptians government when he defended the cruel taskmaster (Ex. 2:11-12; cf. Heb. 11:24-27). Moses disobeyed the Pharaoh by sending the plagues (Ex. 5-10). Rahab disobeyed the … Continue reading →
29 Evidences That Christ Loves Sinners
Even before Good Friday Christ loved sinners… Christ restricted Himself to a six foot body that He might explain God to a race of men living in deadly darkness while the fullness of His divine glory was veiled (John 1:18; … Continue reading →
Seven Types of Pastor in Africa in 2020
Recently, I received a text message with 12 types of pastors in Africa. But the list needed to be reorganized and reduced a little. Here are the seven most common pastors I have seen these days. 1. The Illogical Pastor … Continue reading →