sin

Sin Wants All of You

Sin never rests as a one time act. It doesn't just want you once, it wants you repetitively and it won't stop until it becomes your master.  …(Continue Reading)

The Bedrock of Sin

As humans, we want to sacralize some things God created like statues of past saints, church buildings, heirlooms, and ban other things like drugs, lavish sex, and alcohol, when God was the Creato …(Continue Reading)

Two Pathways to Sin

Two pathways to sin have been traveled hard by millions of feet: pride and discouragement. When one becomes self confident in his walk with God, he is a sure setup for failure. …(Continue Reading)

How to Find Your Root Sin

I've never been more convinced that Luther was right when he said that at the heart of every sin is the root sin of idolatry. …(Continue Reading)

Monday's Maxim - Mistakers Versus Sinners

"If we call ourselves 'mistakers,' then we never admit we're sinners. …(Continue Reading)

Joel Osteen and Feel'n Good

A preacher named "Danny" said it right: …(Continue Reading)

Saturday's Scratch - Sin

I look at Jesus' mangled body on the cross and stare in disgust, shame, and gratitude. This is how bad my sin is, so bad that that it took the tortorous murder of the Son of God to save me from it. …(Continue Reading)

Friday's Reflection - Victory Over Sin

You're at war and in every battle somebody has to die. It's going to be either you or sin.

Why A Believer's Final is Never Final

I read a marquee the other day with this inscription: “Failure is never final.” This is true with one exception: rejecting the gospel. …(Continue Reading)