The Plumb Line, Not The Pendulum
Live according to the plumb line, not the pendulum. There is much truth embedded in that sentence. For those unfamiliar, a plumb line in a toolbelt is a weight suspended from a string, used to ensure a structure is centered. The plumb line keeps the work straight and, since the weight is non-magnetic, is unaffected […]
On Justification through Faith Alone in Christ Alone
The impacts of theology do not merely extend to seminaries, theological institutions, and the pastorate. Theology impacts everyone, regardless of circumstance, pedigree, or vocation. Truly, theology matters, and it matters for sanctification and salvation, yes, but also for every facet of life, such as our work ethic. Since part of the mandate of Titus 1:9 to “exhort in […]
Dying Thoughts of a Godly Man
“Words and actions are transient things, and being once past, are nothing; but the effect of them on an immortal soul may be endless,” (Baxter, Dying Thoughts). I came across this little book by Richard Baxter when my wife and I, along with some friends, decided to go through the Tim Challies reading challenge in 2019. Though […]
Remember Me
“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all You have done; I muse on the work of Your hands” (Ps. 143:5). What does it mean to remember something? What value is there in memory? We all recognize the importance of a good memory on a practical level. We draw upon our memory every […]