Apprentice 2 Jesus

Holiness and Christian Culture

  • Words matter

    Our words reflect the deepest part of who we are. Read more

  • The beauty of the fear of the Lord

    We have diminished God, made him into our image and jettisoned the “fear” of the Lord. And as a result, we move from “lacking nothing” to having nothing. Read more

  • The challenge of holiness

    Am I truly prepared to meet the One who is truly holy? Read more

  • Holiness… that’s a thing, right?

    Holiness has never been just about the outward. The outward may look different at times… but for an inward reason. Read more

  • Not Your Average God

    In the encounter with YHWH at the bush that did not burn up, Moses was alerted to the fact that this is NOT a user-friendly God. (Walter Brueggemann)   Read more

  • The Path to Holiness

    We want “holiness” is a few easy steps. Holiness might be “possible” in a few steps, but they aren’t easy. Our affections have to be turned. Holiness comes when our affections are on Christ and not our own agendas. Our vision is full of Christ, and rid of this world’s agenda. We need the taste… Read more

  • God’s Best is Not Always What We Have in Mind

    3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter… Read more

  • John Piper Taking a Leave of Absence

    This news came out this past weekend: John Piper is taking a leave of absence from ministry from May 1 to December 31, 2010. The letter of explanation is here. I have always had a deep admiration for John Piper and his ministry, though our theologies may have an occasional clash. His integrity in incredible,… Read more

  • Why I Must be Prophetic

    One of the tough lessons I am not learning very well over these past few years is the prophetic call of the Church. I can talk a good game, but I don’t act on it very well. Confession time. I’m a political junkie. I try and avoid it here, but if you follow me on… Read more

  • The Resolutions — #5

    5. Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can. This is from Jonathan Edwards’ list of resolutions. Do not lose one moment of time. I don’t think Edwards did. He was constantly in study, writing, prayer and ministry. He learned how to discipline his time… Read more