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Covenant, Character, and the Call to Lead

Choosing church leaders is never merely administrative — it is deeply spiritual. What does it really mean to be a “one-woman man,” and why did Paul make it a qualification for leadership? This article explores covenant, character, and the relational heart of Christian maturity.

February 16, 2026

Facing Hard Questions About Hell

The doctrine of hell invites honest questions, not fear-driven answers. In this final post, we thoughtfully engage common objections, taking Scripture seriously while leaving room for humility, trust, and reflection.

December 30, 2025

The Image That Endures

The image of God is damaged by sin, but it is not erased. This post considers how the Imago Dei shapes our understanding of human dignity, eternal life, and why annihilation fails to account for what Scripture says about humanity.

December 29, 2025

Seeing Hell Clearly

Hell is often imagined as a place of active torture, but Scripture presents something more sobering. This post explores eternal life, eternal death, and judgment—showing how hell is best understood as separation from God, not divine cruelty.

December 26, 2025

Grounding Hell

Debates about hell often appeal to God’s character. But God’s character is known through Scripture, not intuition. This post explores why biblical authority must come before our assumptions about judgment.

December 23, 2025

Source of Should

The door of the allergy clinic slammed behind me while my eyes adjusted from the unseasonably warm February sun to the sanitized fluorescent glow of the waiting room. After checking...

March 7, 2025

Contend!

Each generation brings relevant challenges which need to be fleshed out anew

November 19, 2022

On The Road

This classic post first appeared on my blog close to 10 years ago. It seems timely today so I am resurrecting it here. Oh the irony. I remember all those...

November 18, 2020