100: By His Grace, For His Glory

Via Emmaus’ hundredth post is one of pray and praise. 
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God!  It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates [...]

Distraction, Devotion, and Destruction: A Reflection from Gregory the Great’s “Pastoral Rule”

Reading Gregory the Great’s “Pastoral Rule,” a document addressing Christian shepherds and their pastoral roles, I came across this quote.  Ponder it with me.
Secular employments, therefore, though they may sometimes be endured out of compassion, should never be sought after out of affection for the things themselves; lest, while they weigh down the mind of [...]

Why blog (5): For the joy of telling the truth.

This is my last extended reflection on why blogging is a valuable endeavor.  (Such a prolegomena could go on infinitum and ad nauseum, so we will conclude with these final remarks).
Why blog?
For the joy of contending for, expounding, and simply telling others about God’s goodness and truth.  John writes:  “And we write these things so that [...]

Why Blog? (4): So that the sparks may fly.

Why blog?
If two of the three reasons for blogging listed so far are aimed at conversation with non-Christians (i.e. 1. to explain and expound the gospel of Jesus Christ, and 2. to defend the faith once for all delivered to the saints),  the fourth reason is directed towards other believers.  Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one [...]

Why Blog? (3): Blogging as the Modern Day Areopagus

Why Blog?
Because the Internet and weblogs are the forum for the twenty-first century Aeropagus.  In Acts 17, Paul travels from Thessalonica to Berea to Athens.  Being run out of the first two cities, he arrives in Athens to mend his wounds and wait for his traveling/ministering companions.  Yet, as he walks the streets of the [...]

Why Blog? (Part 2)

Why Blog?
Let me suggest another reason: In order to grow in the wisdom of God’s word and to better understand and articulate its Truth.
Consider 2 Timothy 2:7 with me. Paul writes, “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” This verse has two parts. First, [...]

Why Blog?

For today, let me pose a question that may take a few days to work out.  The question is: Why blog? 
Surely there are many reasons and motivations to avoid and guard against.  Snares like diffusing gossip, espousing puffed-up views of our own invention, promoting ones self  and their ministry for personal gain, unrighteous proclivities towards argumentation and disagreement, or simple intimidation [...]