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Paterno, Sandusky, and the Nature of the Law

Posted by MK | Filed under Theology

One of the biggest stories of 2011 will no doubt be the sexual abuse scandal at Penn State. For a couple of months now, details have continued to leak out about Jerry Sandusky’s guilt or innocence and the role of legendary coach Joe Paterno. There has been much written in the last coupe of days [...]

An Older Brother Worthy of the Honor

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Theology

I loved this post from Jared Wilson: His brothers said to him, “Are you indeed to reign over us? Or are you indeed to rule over us?” So they hated him even more for his dreams and for his words. – Genesis 37:8 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James – Jude [...]

Why Didn’t Jesus Ever Answer Questions?

Posted by MK | Filed under Theology

Several weeks ago, I posted an article about the fact that many times, we ask theological questions in order to mask personal questions. My conclusion was that there’s a lot of value in simply asking, “Why do you ask?” instead of just answering the question even if you know the answer. One commenter took exception [...]

Christmas in the Nursing Home

Posted by MK | Filed under Theology

I first met the man who would become my father-in-law on Thanksgiving Day, 1998. I had gone with my girlfriend, Jana, to her hometown in eastern New Mexico, to eat lunch and hang out with her family. I was met at the door by a bear of a man – 6 feet 2 inches, 225 [...]

The Encouraging Part of “Grieving the Holy Spirit”

Posted by MK | Filed under Theology

First of all, let me say that there’s nothing encouraging about “grieving the Holy Spirit” as an act in and of itself. We are commanded in Ephesians to not grieve the Holy Spirit through refusing to walk in obedience to the Spirit. So while there obviously isn’t any encouragement in sinning, there is something encouraging [...]

Licentiousness and Legalism at the Kitchen Table

Posted by MK | Filed under Parenting, Theology

“I wish there were no rules.” That’s what my 7-year-old said at dinner the other night when he was confronted (again) with the answer of “no” for something he wanted to do (I think it involved eating peas). He’s living under the mindset right now that the rules are there to cramp his style. They [...]

The Redemptive Purpose of Tendinitis

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Theology

Boy my shoulder hurts. I know that sounds like a small thing, and in truth, it really is. I’m not taking chemotherapy pills, nor do I have a surgery scheduled that will take me out of working or parenting commission. But it hurts. It hurts a lot especially when I’m trying to throw around three [...]

Repenting for the Way We Repent

Posted by MK | Filed under Theology

Martin Luther’s first of 95 thesis reads like this: “When our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ said repent, He meant that the entire lives of believers should be of repentance.” That’s a big call, but one you find to be true as you grow in Christ. Repentance isn’t a one time thing; it’s a lifestyle. [...]

“God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle.”

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Theology

Ah, the theological platitudes of Hallmark Christianity. Statements like these are quoted so often that they’re generally regarded as biblical truth: God helps those who help themselves. God won’t give you more than you can handle. Cleanliness is next to godliness. We might as well be saying that a bird in the hand is worth [...]

When “Abba” Became “My God”

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Theology

Yahweh. We say it now with some casualness. It’s another name for God, albeit in another language. It’s become a helpful tool for sounding smart or spiritual – like a more official title for deity or something like that. Not so to the Hebrews. This was a holy name. THE holy name. The name that [...]

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