Worldliness

"And do not be conformed to this world..." -from Romans 12:2 (NASB) "redeeming the time, because the days are evil." -Ephesians 5:16 (KJV) A brother in Christ that I know once received a word about legalism and licentiousness being ditches on either side of the road. I hope I am recalling the details correctly, but … Continue reading Worldliness →

2 Corinthians 1:6

"And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring in the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation." 2 Corinthians 1:6 (KJV) Whether we are afflicted or comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. … Continue reading 2 Corinthians 1:6 →

Cultural Hypocrisy

The following is Galatians 2:11-21, Holman Christian Standard Bible, text from Bible Gateway. It is worth noting that other translations, per the footnote in the HCSB, continue the quotation of what Paul said to Peter through verse 21: '11 But when Cephas[b] came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face because he stood condemned.[c] 12 For … Continue reading Cultural Hypocrisy →

Culturally Objectionable Words

Mainly, I wanted to share an article a friend sent me awhile back about about the use of, let's say, culturally objectionable words. My disclaimer here is that I have not fully evaluated all the claims made by the authors of this site, so I want to clarify that my sharing here is in no … Continue reading Culturally Objectionable Words →

Freedom vs Unintended Bullshit

The following is a comment I offered on the blog of a good friend of mine, Chris Benedict "This makes me consider how, especially in the church context, when I talk about the truths which I profess to believe, I want to convey them in a way that is psychologically relevant. (When we are about … Continue reading Freedom vs Unintended Bullshit →