As I was recently writing a paper attached to a discipleship assessment, the issue of forgiveness and its importance came to the forefront. And the question that has arisen, and that I have been wrestling with, “Is forgiveness, particularly forgiving others, a first-order theological issue?” For reference, I use Al Mohler’s article “A Call for…
The Weekly Nerd – July 31st Edition
It’s almost August…the end of summer, the beginning of the school year…it will be a good month! Soli Deo Gloria! Today’s Top Read Love Keeps No Record of RightsThis is a great read. A fabulous read and a take I would have never thought of before. 9Marks Put out a great series on “What I’ve…
The Weekly Nerd – July 25th Edition
“Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.” – Proverbs 24:11 Today’s Favorite Read: 15 Passages to Read Together With Your FamilyI’ve always been a big proponent of family worship and discipleship. Check this out, and you can possibly incorporate these into your routine or…
The Weekly Nerd – July 19th Edition
“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” – Proverbs 18:2 This Week’s Favorite Read Bowing to Ungodly Pressure“I am concerned that some churches and Christian institutions have grown timid in their stand for truth. They believe their silence is based on wisdom, but it is not. Their reticence may…
The Weekly Nerd – July 10th, 2023
It’s Monday Funday….okay, maybe it’s not really that much fun. But it’s still Monday! My Favorite Read From the Interwebs: Learning to Forgive FamilyI honestly had difficulty picking the best read from the past several days. This won out because it is much harder than people think. And that there is seriousness in not forgiving….
The Weekly Nerd – July 4th
Happy Birthday United States of America! Today’s Fun Interesting Read Burying Someone at SeaI hope this is not too morbid, but I found it interesting. With such high costs of funerals and burying someone, this could be a valid alternative. I know some will bring up theological protests, but let me ask you this: Is…
The Weekly Nerd – July 2nd, 2023
Queue Patriotic Church Services Most Interesting Read People Hire Phone Bots to Torture TelemarketersDid I know this was a thing? No. Am I surprised that this is a thing? No. The Supreme Court Restores Some Level of Religious Liberty in the Workplace“The Supreme Court made it easier Thursday for employees to seek religious accommodations in…
The Weekly Nerd – Monday, June 26th, 2023
We are almost at the end of June. Today’s Ironic Read Saudi Arabia Wants Tourists. It Didn’t Expect ChristiansHonestly, this was not an article I expected to find listed on The Drudge Report. There it was, in all its glory, and after reading it, it does make sense. Lord willing, may gospel conversations be happening…
The Weekly Nerd – June 24, 2023
It’s finally a weekend, praise the Lord. Life should never be taken for granted, for death comes for us all, the question is always when. Only God knows. My Favorite Read…today: Real Calvinists PrayThe tagline in the email I received from 9Marks with this article read, “Prayerless Calvinists are functional hyper-Calvinists.” You know what? They…
The Weekly Nerd – June 19th Edition
Happy Monday – Juneteenth! Today’s First Read: The Stages of Spiritual Maturity: IntroductionI really like this article and am very curious about where they will go with it. Christian maturity is something that many overlook, especially pastors looking out for their congregation. I know this to be true because I did the exact thing, equating…