I have been an avid Logos Bible Software User… …since 2014 when I first purchased Logos 5, I believe it was, for Mac. I purchased the Gold Standard package (I’m not sure if the denominational packages were available yet), and I did so for attending seminary. I purchased Logos in the Spring and began seminary,…
The Weekly Nerd – Sunday, October 16th Edition
It’s good to be back! Got my computer all fixed up! Today’s Top Read: What Makes Our Prayers Distinctively Christian? The line in this read (or listen/watch) that reads, “I fear—in my own life and in our lives as Christians—that sometimes our prayers are not really discernibly Christian.” really put things in perspective. We must…
The Weekly Nerd – Friday, September 30th Edition
It’s nearly the end of the week. Get some good reading on! Earlier on the Blog: The State of Theology – Here is my view on the biannual State of Theology survey by Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway Research. There is much more to it than what I write, but I point toward our deep-rooted need…
The State of Theology – 2022
Every two years, Ligonier Ministries partners up with Lifeway Research and they put out a survey to measure The State of Theology. They ask a series of questions regarding Orthodox Christian beliefs, the same questions every time, to see what Americans believe about God, salvation, ethics, and the Bible. The State of Theology is almost…
The Weekly Nerd – Monday Edition – September 19, 2022
Pastors, we are praying for you this Monday. I pray for grace and peace upon you on this day after the Lord’s Day. Today’s Top Read: Not A Matter of Pitch or ToneThis article, from Tim Challies, is directly related to yesterday. And every Lord’s Day. Sing. Sing to the Lord. Which Sex Sins More?…
The Weekly Nerd – It’s FRINALLY! – September 16th Edition!
Yes! It’s Finally Friday…Frinally! While it may have been Friday Eve when I wrote this up, it’s Frinally as you read it! Today’s Top Read: Family Worship for DummiesAs I read the title of this post by Tom Ascol, it makes me think of the yellow and black covered books of various subjects called “_______…
The Weekly Nerd – Labor Day Edition – September 5th, 2022
Welcome to Monday! It’s a Holiday, so I get to relax (kind of) today! On the Blog: Read my article on Broken Churches from last week. Yes, I know that we are broken in sin and will be so until Christ returns, but the local church that isn’t acting as a local church should….is broken….
A Broken Church?
A few weeks ago, I had a fruitful conversation with my best friend (my wife) regarding what makes a church and what Scriptures go along with that. Actually, this conversation included more than just by best friend in the world, but also some others. However, there are two passages from the New Testament that really…
The Weekly Nerd, August 29th Edition
Wow, it’s been too long. A lot has happened, so, Lord willing, you can read about it soon on my blog. Many changes, moves, and new beginnings. But for now, some of what I’ve been reading this week online… My Top Pick (For now!) O Beard, Where Are Thou?This is a most excellent article about…
The Weekly Nerd – April 5th, 2022
Wow, this year is getting serious. I really hope this April Showers bring May Flowers. I really do…in more ways than one! Soli Deo Gloria! Today’s Top Read: The Allure of Celebrity PreachingThis is an excellent take on modern celebrity preachers and preaching. I think all Christians should read it. And, honestly, the local church…