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Author Archives: jesustrek
Open Doors
We usually think of open doors as opportunities where all the obstacles have been removed. Sometimes that is indeed the case. You get a job offer out of the blue, no interview necessary. You find just the kind of car … Continue reading
Cheap Grace
“Cheap grace is preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.”—Dietrich Bonhoeffer. These words are just as true today as they were when they were uttered several … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Leadership
Tagged cheap grace, church discipline, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, grace, holiness, repentance
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The Truth Is Essential
Star Trek’s reliable source of logic, Mr. Spock, once said, “Insufficient facts always invite danger.” The Bible concurs, as Hosea 4:6 states, “…My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” Scripture consistently warns us of the dangers of ignoring the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged 2 Corinthians 13:8, Hosea 4:6, illustration, John 8:32, logic, Mr. Spock, the truth will set you free, truth
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What They Presume
When I entered the ministry nearly 30 years ago, I knew that there would be some tough times. I understood that Christians sometimes (often?) squabble with each other. I thought that most of these battles would be over matters of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Bible study, division in the church, doctrine, N.T. Wright, obedience, taking Jesus at his word, unity
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Still Going Strong!
90-year-old Fran Goldman of Seattle had an appointment to get her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine recently. The fact that there was a huge snowfall might have been problematic for some people. It turns out that it was no … Continue reading
Talent on Loan from God
Yesterday I wrote about how the left is trying to demonize the late Rush Limbaugh, but largely failing in their efforts. I pointed out that this reminds us of how we need to live our lives in such a way … Continue reading
Living Among the Pagans
Out of curiosity, I read a couple of articles written by left-leaning media members about the life of the recently deceased conservative icon, Rush Limbaugh. Needless to say, these articles were somewhat less than flattering. They tried to portray Limbaugh … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged 1 Peter 2:12, holy living, illustration, liberal media, Rush Limbaugh
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Answering an Atheist (Part 2)
Yesterday I wrote about a preacher who corresponded with an atheist. Some would question whether Christians ought to even try to engage such people in conversation. After all, it is the fool who says in his heart that there is … Continue reading
Answering an Atheist
I found the following in Collected Christian Convictions, by Don Nash: In answer to an atheist who had mailed him some infidel literature attacking the Christian faith, one preacher wrote the following rebuttal: “My dear sir, if you have anything … Continue reading
Making Room
Jerry and Sandy Tucker founded and operated the Galilean Home in Casey County, Kentucky. They took care of people, mostly children, who had some of the greatest physical needs and mental disabilities that you can imagine. Jerry and Sandy wrote … Continue reading
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