I’m writing this week’s devotional while on vacation in Italy. Being in the military for the past 21 years has not been without cost. Having been now converted for about 17 of them, I’m often ostracized for my Faith. Christianity is a new don’t as don’t tell. I’ve had many jobs in my career. More than most. I’ve lost friends to enemies like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, local middle-eastern dads planting IEDs t...  Read More

Reflections on the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 23 Aug 14 began a perhaps unbroken, orderly, and personal journey through my favorite written confession of faith. This will be my personal reflections on this beloved written codification of the Christian Faith which is according to a Baptist flavor. NEXT- Section 16, “Of Good Works.” 16.5b: “…but when we have done all we can, we have done bu...  Read More

Reflections on the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 23 Aug 14 began a perhaps unbroken, orderly, and personal journey through my favorite written confession of faith. This will be my personal reflections on this beloved written codification of the Christian Faith which is according to a Baptist flavor. NEXT- Section 16, “Of Good Works.” 16.5a: “We cannot by our best works merit pardon of sin or...  Read More

Reflections on the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 23 Aug 14 began a perhaps unbroken, orderly, and personal journey through my favorite written confession of faith. This will be my personal reflections on this beloved written codification of the Christian Faith which is according to a Baptist flavor. NEXT- Section 16, “Of Good Works.” 16.4: “They who in their obedience attain to the greatest ...  Read More

Reflections on the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 23 Aug 14 began a perhaps unbroken, orderly, and personal journey through my favorite written confession of faith. This will be my personal reflections on this beloved written codification of the Christian Faith which is according to a Baptist flavor. NEXT- Section 16, “Of Good Works.” 16.3: “Their ability to do good works is not at all of the...  Read More

Reflections on the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 23 Aug 14 began a perhaps unbroken, orderly, and personal journey through my favorite written confession of faith. This will be my personal reflections on this beloved written codification of the Christian Faith which is according to a Baptist flavor. NEXT- Section 16, “Of Good Works.” 16.2b: “whose workmanship they are, created in Christ Jesu...  Read More