The Glory and Garbage of the Universe
Blaise Pascal, theologian from the 1600’s, captured in his writings the paradox of being an image-bearer and a sinner in a cursed […]
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Dead Men Don’t Change People
The resurrection of Christ was the prelude to his ascension. The same Jesus that lived on this earth in bodily form was raised
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Justification: The Gospel in Poem
This is a poem about the gospel and justification. It seeks to articulate what Christ has done on our behalf to make
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Compassion as Rebellion
Pain is a constant in human existence. This regularity necessitates response, which in time becomes habitual. We develop a particular posture toward pain and a way of
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Gospel Irony in the Story of Joseph
As we saw in the last post, the story of Joseph is an incredible narrative of forgiveness. This being the case, we
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Freedom For Slavery
Paradox lies at the heart Christian faith. Strength is found in weakness, the first will be last and losing life is how we
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Nevertheless
Many psalms encapsulate a journey. Psalm 73 charts a path through some difficult terrain. The psalmist travels into the pit of doubt
Daring Confidence in Unshakable Promises
God’s speech is characterized by truth. His word is void of deceit. According to Numbers 23:19, “God is not a man, that
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The Power of the Personal Pronoun
My daughter is 6 years old. She pretty much makes my day every time I walk through the door after a long
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Unseen Footprints
For the singer of Psalm 77, comfort is a stranger. His is a season of sorrow and spiritual fatigue. I value the authenticity
The Gospel and Sex
I was doing some research for a project on the topic of marriage. The project required some work on a theology of
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Gems from the Screwtape Letters
C.S. Lewis wrote a famous book titled The Screwtape Letters. The plot line is that of a senior demon instructing his nephew (Wormwood) on
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The Freedom of Being a Creature
Luther loved to speak about the great privilege of being a creature fashioned by God. The first true thing about us is
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Entitlement and Gratitude
Entitlement, ingratitude, thanklessness…age old, insidious, and destructive. Like an aggressive cancer this wretchedness swallows and devours. A parasite, it threatens to consume
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After Darkness, Light: The Gospel in Poem
This is a poem about the theme of light conquering darkness in the gospel. This theme is woven throughout all of Scripture
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The Gospel and Strength
“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In one sentence Paul pulls back the curtain
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Washington’s First Presidential Act
In George Washington’s first inaugural address he expresses deep humility regarding the task at hand and publicly turns his attention heavenward as
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Reconciliation
This is a poem about the theme of reconciliation in the gospel. It focuses on how the God of this world takes
The Roots of Gratitude
Psalm 100 was written to instruct the community of faith on giving thanks. It is a blue print of sorts for developing a
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The Word of God in Genesis 1-3
Genesis 1-3 is one of the most important passages in the entire Bible. It is one to which we must return again
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At Home Behind Bars
Before becoming a military chaplain I spent many years involved in prison ministry. Reflecting back on those years, one thing has been
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The Perfect Pastor
In 1 Peter 5:1-6 Jesus is given the title: the Chief Shepherd. I have not given a lot of thought to Jesus
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Transparency: Peeling Back the Armor
Courage takes many forms, vulnerability is one. If you are like me, being real about your fear, pain, insecurity, depression and loneliness
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The Folly of the Cross
At the cross wisdom is forever redefined. It does not seem wise to place your trust in a weak bloody man dying
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Redemption
This is a poem about the theme of redemption in the gospel. It focuses on the work of Jesus Christ in rescuing