Reflections on the Gospel: Forgetting to Remember

“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect…” (Philippians 3:12)
I’m horrible at remembering birthdays. Doesn’t matter how close I am to the person, I won’t remember their birthday for the life of me. I only know three by heart: my wife’s (only because her email had “512” in it, which is her [...]

Hijacking Holidays

Sinclair Ferguson on the origins of Christmas:
Christmas for them was not (contrary to what is sometimes mistakenly said) simply adding a Christian veneer to a pagan festival–the Roman Saturnalia. They may have been doing what many Christians have done in marking Reformation day (which happens to fall on Halloween), namely committing themselves to a radical [...]

Walking Back to the Dugout

Ever wanna run to the nearest secluded cave and scream? Or what about crawling into a fetal position and drowning in sleep?
Dramatic, I know, but I had one of those nights during our weekly softball game yesterday. Not only did we get pounded collectively (ever hear of the mercy rule?), but I struck out swinging. [...]