by Bro. Michael | Jan 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
An Exercise in Refuting False Doctrine We should begin with the text that has prompted our study, Revelation 14:9-11 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives [his] mark on his forehead or on...
by Bro. Michael | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
An Exercise in Refuting False Doctrine In correlation with the launch of Sunnyside’s new podcast, I am consolidating my blog with its branding, “Have You Not Read?” Hopefully the content on both media will strengthen the other. Introduction The...
by Bro. Michael | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ma Ingalls Remixed I just preached a sermon in which I riffed on Ma Ingalls’ practical observation, “There’s no great loss without some small gain.” Although I failed to remember which book and what context the quote was in, at least I remembered it. The idea I wanted...
by Bro. Michael | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Satirical Romp You may have heard of The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce. This work is easily accessible in the public domain. Bierce was a satirical columnist who labored for decades to produce what could be described as “An American masterpiece of...
by Bro. Michael | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Besetting Sins It has quickly become devilishly complicated to speak about “sin” and “grief.” Slewfoot’s pitching style thrives in his combination of speed and obfuscation. Pitches come so quickly, thrown with such wild windups and wicked...
by Bro. Michael | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Excerpt from “Kansas or Nepal” J. D. Greear, president of the SBC has this to say in reflecting on Romans 1:26-27: In terms of frequency of mention and passion, it would appear that quite a few other sins are more egregious in God’s eyes than...