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  • Triple Threat

    Triple Threat

    Lately, I’ve seen some Facebook controversy amongst my friends over masculinity, particularly between those (mostly older men) who want to emphasize the spiritual aspects of masculinity (being a good man) versus those (mostly younger men) who want to to recover the physical aspects of masculinity (being good at being a man), like weight lifting. Some… Read more

  • Jesus vs. the Family

    Jesus vs. the Family

    I got a good question today about Mark 10:29:31. How do we make sense of Jesus’ words about leaving family members when Scripture puts a emphasis on our duties to other members of our household? This is how I responded: I think Jesus is addressing situations where one who would have to choose between Jesus… Read more

  • Where Do We Fight: 2021 CREC Council Talk

    Where Do We Fight: 2021 CREC Council Talk

    WHERE DO WE FIGHT? “FIRST BATTLE” CREC COUNCIL TALK – OCTOBER 27, 2021  Video available below and HERE. I have been tasked with answering the question, “Where do we fight?” I am inclined to answer that question with a quotation. Remember Winston Churchill’s famous World War II speech? “We shall fight on the seas and oceans,… Read more

  • “Reworking the Covenant of Works” (2003)

    “Reworking the Covenant of Works” (2003)

    From the Archives: The “Federal Vision” was several controversies ago in the Reformed world, and no one is using that label anymore as far as I can tell. Nevertheless, I think essay includes some important insights and so I want to make it available on my blog. This essay has been available on the web… Read more

  • Wedding Homily #4

    Wedding Homily #4

    David and Sophia, today you begin your new family together as husband and wife. You leave your old families behind to cleave to one another. Every wedding is an act of God, every wedding is a new creation. Today, God is joining you together. Marriage is a bond God forms between you. As you begin… Read more

  • Wedding Homily #3

    Wedding Homily #3

    HK and Alex, it is a great honor to be with you here today as you make your vows before God and these witnesses, and enter into the covenant of marriage. You have both given your lives to Christ, and today you come to give him your life together as well. You both believe the… Read more