The six principles of biblical thinking are extremely important as we strive to be epistemologically self conscious in a world that is dominated by thinking that is pragmatic (“the end justifies the means”); existentialism (“feelings”); or narcissism (“what is in it for me”). Do you remember the first principle? OK! It was a week ago- […]

Good morning. Last week I discussed the basic elements of thinking biblically. These elements are extremely important if you really desire to be epistemologically self-conscious. As we continue to work through this process, it is important to remember Paul’s prayer in Col. 1:9-10. He tells these folks in Colossae that he is praying that they […]

What are we as Christians to make of the events of Wednesday? Tornadoes hit the South and over 300 people are known dead. Homes, businesses and churches destroyed. Lives altered. How do we think Christianly about these horrific events? Is hope possible when a tragedy of this magnitude takes place? Remember- the key to thinking […]

Sunday is the day in our current calendar year on which we observe the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ’s resurrection- His being raised from the grave- confirmed His victory over the grave! The great hope for the Christ-follower is the FACT that when the women and the disciples went to the tomb, it […]

Good evening. Well- all those who desire to be “epistemologically self-conscious”- I have returned from the land of crashed computers and lost material! I’m back (or as the most famous Austrian body-builder said- “I’ll be back!”) to distinguish between “a mind that is Christian” and “a Christian mind.” Yes, Virginia, there is a difference; a […]

Christ’s Lordship is one of the great blessings for the Christian who seeks to live faithfully within a world that serves a different master. To encourage his disciples on the night in which he was betrayed, Jesus said, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world […]

Christ is the Lord of the Family! His Word governs and guides the structure of the family; the roles of the individuals within that family; and the manner in which the members of the family interact with one another. As we discussed last week, there is equality between the husband and wife but not interchangeability […]

In recent days, the headlines have shouted the tragic events from throughout the world- earthquake, tsunami, radiation, uprisings, death, wars, and on and on. Japan, Haiti, Egypt, Libya just to mention a few of the countries. Even at home we see news stories about murder, theft, abuse, and the list goes on. Is the world […]

Good morning. If you don’t mind, I am going to bring my discussion of Christ’s Lordship over the Family to a close with a story- a true story of a young couple who love Jesus who “tied the knot” this weekend. To me the story is one of great encouragement because I get depressed when […]

We live in a culture that operates on the assumption that Jesus Christ has absolutely no relevance in our lives on Monday through Saturday. Once we leave the sanctuary, if indeed we go, we live as we desire or as the world dictates. Jesus simply has “nothing to say!”

Yes, Christ is the risen Savior, the living Lord! His Lordship extends even to our minds as we are “to take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5). The Christ-follower is to have the mind of Christ- he is to think Christ’s thoughts after Him. Kind of like those WWJD bracelets- remember “what […]

Christ is Lord! It doesn’t matter what our culture says. In fact the Scripture teaches that Christ-followers are “not to be conformed to the world but we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds that we might prove what is the perfect will of God” (Rom. 12:2). In other words, we are […]

We have established the principle of Christ’s Lordship over every area of life. We also learned that the Bible- God’s Word- is the only guide for those who seek to follow Christ and apply His Lordship in our daily lives. Please don’t lose sight of the fact that all of this is to be applied […]

Has anyone ever asked you if you were “epistemologically self-conscious?” Do what!!!! Epistemo what!?!? Was I just called a filthy name or was it a compliment? What in the world are you talking about?