What would I ask a presidential candidate if I had the opportunity to speak with him or her one-on-one? I’ve often wondered that, but never actually answered my own question because the reality of actually conversing with one of them in that manner seemed remote, … Read More
Intersect Radio to Launch Monday, Sept. 7.
Wanted to make all InkLink readers aware of the launch of Intersect, a new 1-minute radio feature set to start airing Monday, September 7, on KTIA, 99.3 in Des Moines. It will air three times every weekday morning, with one of those being 7:33 AM … Read More
Summer Book Review: “Knowing Jesus” [Ch. 4]
A book I really enjoyed this past year was Wright’s Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, so I’ve been sharing a chapter-by-chapter summary/review over the summer. I encourage you to read along and share comments on here as well! Chapter Four: Jesus and His Old Testament Mission Summarizing Jesus’ understanding … Read More
Summer Book Review: “Knowing Jesus” [Ch. 3]
This summer I’ve been sharing a chapter-by-chapter summary/review of Wright’s Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, a book I thoroughly enjoyed this past year. Have you picked up your copy yet? I encourage you to read along and share comments on here as well! I think you’ll find it … Read More
Summer Book Review: “Knowing Jesus” [Ch. 2]
This summer I’m sharing a chapter-by-chapter summary/review of Wright’s Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, a book I thoroughly enjoyed this past year. Have you picked up your copy yet? I encourage you to read along and share comments on here as well! I think you’ll find it to … Read More
Q Zone: Does God “Discipline” Unbelievers?
The words “judgment,” “discipline,” “chasten,” and “convict” can sometimes be misunderstood, even wrongly used. Do they all apply to everyone? Which are specific to God’s family? Here’s some one-minute insight on this topic in episode 8 of FFTV.
Summer Book Review: “Knowing Jesus” [Ch. 1]
Incredibly deep. Amazingly broad. Intriguingly specific. Beautifully informative. Boldly daring. These are just some of the phrases that came to mind when I recently read Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament by Christopher J. H. Wright (InterVarsity Press, 2014). Frankly, what I was expecting was a … Read More
Q Zone: Why Did God Require Jesus’ Death?
Many often wonder, usually under our breath, why God required the death of his Son to atone for sin. We think to ourselves, “Surely there was an ‘easier’ way, wasn’t there? After all, he’s God, right? Why couldn’t he just accomplish the same result in a … Read More
My Sabbatical Reading List
One of the blessings of this summer is a six-week sabbatical the elders of our church extended to me. What a gift! I’m very appreciative, and am really benefitting from the time to recharge, reboot, and refresh. Primarily, I’m focused on one question during this … Read More
The Sinfulness of Man, the Sovereignty of God, and Joyful Satisfaction in the Middle of Both
It’s been almost a month since SCOTUS “ruled” on Obergefell v. Hodges and gave us their majority opinion in regards to states’ rights to determine who can and can’t marry. The reversal essentially, according to FOTF, “has the net effect of legalizing same-sex marriage at the federal … Read More