Monthly Archives: August 2006

Christians are persecuted. We debate doctrine, we debate about “the imputation of Adam’s guilt”, we debate about this and about that. Don’t misunderstand – some of these are important debates because they affect our understanding of Christ and His cross. … Continue reading →

Another from Meijer Garden.

I’ve covered a lot about the “Solas” on my “what I belive” page and never even started TULIP! The “Solas” ended up being much more defining for me as a Christian, but it was TULIP I first learned about. As … Continue reading →

I made a statement in a commen box about my infallible God using fallible men I am convinced that God purposefully uses very imperfect human beings – because they are imperfect – our imperfections put the glory where it belongs: … Continue reading →

I was just reading an article on the three uses of the Law and the author made a point about the Ten Commandments being good – but they are written in the negative. He gave one example. QUESTION: How would … Continue reading →

This one takes some explaining – This photo is taken at Meijer Garden, in the children’s garden. This is a series of fountains and pools in the shape of the Great Lakes – the garden provides boats (you can see … Continue reading →

The last repost – and all of the old “pages” are now posts! Sola Scriptura Solus Christus If we believe that Scripture is our only infallible and ultimate authority for faith and things of faith, it follows that all other … Continue reading →

From White Horse Inn… “No Condemnation: Romans 8:1-17.” (12-17) “So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the … Continue reading →

This is another repeat… By Grace AloneBy God’s grace alone are we saved. Without the grace of God, we are nothing, can do nothing, can be nothing – but lost. I’ll let God speak for Himself. I’ll start with the … Continue reading →

The Bean (officially: “Cloud Gate“)

This is a “repost” – as I’m learning what I do and don’t like about this blog, I’m finding that some of the “pages” should be “posts”. So, this is now a post – and I’m deleting the page.Scripture alone. … Continue reading →

Salt, when dissolved in water, may disappear, but it does not cease to exist. We can be sure of its presence by tasting the water. Likewise, the indwelling Christ, though unseen, will be made evident to others from the love … Continue reading →

1 Chronicles 6:32 They ministered with song before the tabernacle of the tent of meeting until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, and they performed their service according to their order. I am musically inclined and my … Continue reading →

A portion of this essay by John H. Armstrong is available online here. THE QUESTION IS NOT: Is all that Christ taught written in Scripture? Nor is it What is Scripture? THE QUESTION IS: Should oral traditions, creeds, church fathers, … Continue reading →

Four words: FIND IT: WATCH IT Spoiler alert: If you don’t want to hear about the show, don’t read the comments.

At only 28 pages long, this very little book gives a lot of information on the basics of “infant baptism” and why most “Reformed” denominations baptize their babies. Sartelle starts at the beginning – with the history of the “sign … Continue reading →

I feel uncomfortable posting photos of children who are not mine…so I’m going to turn again to one of my favorite places… and one of my favorite sculptures. The sculpture is called “Children of the World” and was done by … Continue reading →

I got a letter from my old church; a reply to my letter (read my letter here). (There’s a question at the bottom that I would dearly love to have somebody on the outside give some thoughts on…) Up to … Continue reading →

I am in the process of listening to a sermon by Kim Riddlebarger. The text is Romans 7:14-25 “For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. I do not understand my … Continue reading →