Many months ago I began this post. It started as just a title. I was studying the attributes of God last year for Sunday school and the Love of God was the final topic. One of the questions I pondered was this: Does God love the non-elect, and, if so, how? ... Continue Reading
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How to witness to someone who’s recently lost someone
The other day, a Facebook friend asked, "How would you share Christ with a cousin who has just experienced the tragedy of his/her mother having committed suicide?" I wrote her a note and thought it might encourage others. It has been slightly edited for ... Continue Reading
An open letter to Christian brothers who ‘play Santa’
An open letter to Christian brothers who 'play the Santa Claus' game. This is a letter I sent a dear brother in 2010. Shortly thereafter, he and his wife told their young daughters about 'Santa Claus' and were quite grateful for my admonishment. I hope you ... Continue Reading
Put the ‘X’ back in Xmas
I'm sure you're thinking, what a strange name for a post. You probably think I'm the type of guy who always puts the "Christ" in Christmas. In fact, if I was you, I'd guess that Michael Coughlin is the type of guy who spells the late December holiday, ... Continue Reading
3 John 1:4
3 John 4 - I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. What is truth? (John 18:38) If we are looking for a scriptural basis for the answer to this question (and, by the way, we are), then my mind immediately takes me to John 17:17: ... Continue Reading