For the Gospel of Christ
There Is One Gospel
One of the most besetting questions being asked is “Why does God allow evil and human suffering in this world? How would a loving and compassionate God allow such things?” Some are indeed serious about finding a satisfactory answer to this theological challenge. Others, however, seem to use this question as an excuse to dismiss … Continue reading When Tragedy Comes
When you hear your own doctoral supervisor--and now your boss--preach about the power of the cross of Christ against today's culture of foolishness, it is indescribably touching. Yesterday (Apr 2, 2024), Dr. Stanley E. Porter spoke from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 at McMaster Divinity College's last chapel service of the Winter term. His sermon really got … Continue reading The Culture of Stupidity
Lynn and I had an unforgettably wonderful time at the salon concert last night, which was hosted by the violinist Stella Song and her musician friends in her beautiful home. I had been so used to concerts in imposing halls. But according to what Stella Song said before the concert, this kind of small-sized salon … Continue reading The Salon Concert (Mar 2, 2024)
"When I look at myself, I don't see how I can be saved. But when I look at Jesus, I don't see how I can be lost." Martin Luther "It’s by Jesus’ meritorious life and his substitutionary death that we can stand in the presence of a holy God." R. C. Sproul
Well, my daughter is not joining us for Christmas this year because she is in South Korea for her exchange student program. I am happy for her. But I was saddened when it just occurred to me today that this Christmas (2023) would be the first Christmas without her. That's why I was suddenly overjoyed … Continue reading A Card from my Daughter (Dec 30, 2022)
