By Pete Briscoe
July 28, 2020
Several hundred years ago Augustine came up with three Latin phrases that describe the interaction of sin in nonbelievers and Christians.
By Pete Briscoe
July 27, 2020
Sometimes people ask questions just to start a good debate. Sometimes we ask because we actually want an answer. And sometimes a question is a window into the heart...
By Pete Briscoe
July 26, 2020
The discussion about whether we have one or two natures—whether we are half good and half bad—really does matter. What we believe about our nature determines
By Pete Briscoe
July 25, 2020
When I think of the word union, nice things come to mind. I think of a marriage union, or a family reunion. And of course, almost everyone says they want to be in union with Christ.
By Pete Briscoe
July 24, 2020
In his letter to the Romans, Paul makes an assumption about his readers. It's such a foundational truth that he whips it out there before he gets to the guts of what he really wants to say...
By Pete Briscoe
July 23, 2020
Baptisms are one of the great things about being a pastor. When I get to dunk someone and then pull them out of the water—man, it's just like the best of the best.
By Pete Briscoe
July 22, 2020
Life “in Christ” is a journey of exploration and discovery from beginning to end. “Christ in us” is the “great mystery,” as Paul put it. And anyone who thinks they fully understand this mystery...
By Pete Briscoe
July 21, 2020
John's first letter is loaded with encouragement to those in doubt. It's an awesome message, really. (Not too long either; you can read it in a short sitting.)
By Pete Briscoe
July 20, 2020
Life on this planet can be tough. Jesus never promised otherwise: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble...
By Pete Briscoe
July 19, 2020
This enduring joke gets a chuckle because it feeds off the cultural belief that male members of our species really don't like to admit when they are physically lost.