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Tag Archives: church discipline
Destructive Power
A computer virus on the loose is a computer user’s worst nightmare. Once a computer is infected, the damage can be devastating. A virus can destroy everything in a computer’s memory. It may take some time for the destructive power … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged 1 Corinthians 5, church discipline, computer virus, illustration, sin
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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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Ousted
For the first time ever, the CBS reality show “Survivor” has removed a player from the game. Dan Spilo was kicked off the show for repeated inappropriate touching. He was warned about such behavior, yet failed to heed the warning. … Continue reading
Bad Teammate
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss at least 6 to 10 weeks after being punched by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali in the locker room. Smith suffered a broken jaw that required surgery to repair the injuries. Coach Todd Bowles … Continue reading
Highest Regard
NFL fans were hugely disappointed with the performance of the replacement referees during the recent lockout of the regular officials. Players too, were frustrated with the missed calls, inconsistency and lack of confidence demonstrated by the replacements. Action often came … Continue reading