What Mike Ratliff writes in this post sounds easy. Some might say let go and let God. But clearly we are called to be active in the process even though it is by God’s Grace alone. The points Mike makes are a good start: How do we present our bodies as a living and holy… Continue reading Daily Bread….
Category: John Bunyan
Rules, Rules, Rules…..
Over the last twenty to thirty years I’ve encountered various people who have taught a “rules” based Christianity in various forms. These can vary from the obvious cults or false religions, AKA Walter Martin’s Kingdom of the Cults had a list of those. They not only have new teachings but often require new rules. Since… Continue reading Rules, Rules, Rules…..
Worth reading….
And for some reason this came to my mind…. The famous quip attributed to comedian W.C. Fields, a known cynic and heavy drinker, occurred when he was found reading a Bible late in life. When asked what he was doing, Fields replied "I'm looking for loopholes" a humorous nod to finding legalistic ways around divine judgment. … Continue reading Worth reading….
Remembering Paul….
I had the occasion to remember my friend Paul Dickey this morning as I was reading a comment Mike Ratliff posted about John Owen’s book Mortification of Sin. Paul always wanted us to read Owen. Next year it will be ten years from his passing. I’m not sure ever publicly posted what I wrote at… Continue reading Remembering Paul….