Category Archives: Theology

Upside Down

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Michael Carpenter

When viewed in the light of Scripture, human arrogance is quite astounding. I mean to think that ignoring God, disagreeing with God, or trying to manipulate God is a rational thing to do simply displays the depth of our depravity. … Continue reading →

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Vulgar Idolatry

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Michael Carpenter

I imagine just about everyone has heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This saying is common because often it is true. I have been to the Grand Canyon many times. I could describe it by saying … Continue reading →

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The Mouth of the Lord Has Spoken It

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Michael Carpenter

Every year around Christmas I enjoy hearing Handel’s Messiah. Last Christmas our family had the privilege of hearing the Christmas portion of this glorious work at the Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The parish was established in 1674 … Continue reading →

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Salvation and God’s Will

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Michael Carpenter

I sometimes wonder if God is pleased with the way things are going. With all that is happening in the world it seems like he must be quite frustrated. Things started off so well in the Garden of Eden but … Continue reading →

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Precise Righteousness

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Michael Carpenter

Have you ever noticed how often precision is required? For example, phone numbers in the United States consist of 10 digits. To call or text a particular person you must have those 10 digits, and you must have exactly 10 … Continue reading →

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Be a Courageous Calvinist!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Kenneth D'Auria

Let me begin by putting my cards on the table.  I…am a Calvinist.  Now, if you don’t know what that means, I encourage you to read the excellent and mercifully short book  Five Points by John Piper.  If you already … Continue reading →

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Abiding in the Vine

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Michael Carpenter

I am one of those who have always been in church. My parents took me to church as an infant; I grew up in church, and now that I am over a half century in age I am still in … Continue reading →

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The Church and the Devil

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Michael Carpenter

Recently my wife and I were on a road trip to visit family. While traveling through the Deep South we passed a large sign by the side of the interstate that said, “Go to church or the devil will get … Continue reading →

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Sovereign Creator

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Michael Carpenter

Not long ago I was contemplating creation. I was not thinking about the age of the earth or the foolishness of evolution. Rather, I was thinking about God’s creation, from the vastness of the universe to the minutest particle that … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Love

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Michael Carpenter

I was recently at a service where Psalm 136 was read responsively. This psalm calls on worshipers to praise God for who he is, praise him for his great works of creation, and praise him for what he has done … Continue reading →

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