In one of the first stories in the Bible, a talking snake appears to the first man and woman and encourages them to eat fruit. I mean,… Read more “Be Skeptical of the One Who Offers You Power”
Tag: Submission
Starting Over
Jesus’ ministry was good news for everyone he talked to. It was good for the apostles, who believed most of the things that he was doing. It… Read more “Starting Over”
Let Go of the Good
Confesson: I do things that I know are bad. Every church I’ve ever been to as tried to teach me that I should stop doing bad things and… Read more “Let Go of the Good”
The Insufficiency of Righteousness
“What must I do to inherit eternal life?” It’s a question from Luke 18, Matthew 19, Mark 10, and every single Gospel Tract that’s ever been left… Read more “The Insufficiency of Righteousness”
Stoplights in the Roundabout
This is the courthouse in Weatherford, Texas. There are better pictures of it. This one is my favorite, though, because it puts this beautiful, historic building (129… Read more “Stoplights in the Roundabout”
The Idolatry of the Cross
Author’s Note – Since I wrote this piece several years ago, I’ve had a significant change of perspective with regards to the role of the cross in… Read more “The Idolatry of the Cross”
