“The wicked are not so,but are like chaff that the wind drives away.Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,but the way of the wicked will perish.” Psalm 1:6, ESV No one particularly likes the term “wicked” or thoughts regarding their destiny. In fact, … Read More
Understanding Jesus’ Teaching on Hell
“Truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.” Flannery O’Connor Friends, I’ve wrestled for years with the Bible’s teaching on hell and its implications. Although it still troubles me deeply, so much so that I’ve chosen not to include a featured image this week, that doesn’t make it less true. Below are the most helpful quotes I’ve … Read More
The Father Heart of God
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. … Read More
How I Became a Christian Despite the Church, Part 3 of 4
As I mentioned last week, although much of our family’s church experience was toxic, it did put me in a place where I heard the gospel and was encouraged to respond. When I was 18, I made a list of several things that contributed to my understanding of salvation. These included comic books, a horror movie, an old classic, and a debate between … Read More