I love Handel’s Messiah. In my opinion, it is one of the best works of biblical theology across all genres of art and literature. I make it an annual tradition to listen to it straight through. I wanted a great version. So, being no music critic, I went searching for the answer to the question: What…
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Christmas is for Weeping Mothers
Yesterday, I attended the funeral for our friends’ 16-year-old son. I noticed his mother in the front row, dabbing away her tears. I thought about the tears she would certainly shed on Christmas Eve this year (and in years to come). Then I remembered—Christmas is for weeping mothers.
A Tale of Two Bowel Movements
My wife awoke this morning to the sound of our six-year-old yelling from the bathroom, “Mommy! Mommy! I can’t stop pooping, and it hurts!” He explained he had some “sloppy poop.” Later this morning, my phone rang. I answered to hear the cheerful voice of my friend Anthony. “Hey, Pastor! I had nine bowel…
I Believe Some Wrong Theology
I believe the Gospel. Some of my theology is wrong. Some of my theology will be wrong at death. The Bible doesn’t indicate that God is in a constant state of annoyance with, anxiety over, or suspicion of me. He patiently loves and teaches me. How ought we to love one another?
Three Facts That Still Amaze Me
These facts never cease to amaze me: 1. 27 US states are partly north of the southernmost part of Canada. 2. John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, has 2 living grandchildren. 3. The United States still pays a Civil War pension. There’s a lesson here, for those with eyes to see. But I’ll let…