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Continue reading →: Defending Your FaithHave you ever heard of apologetics? This comes from the Greek word apologia, which means to give a defense. Scripture tells us plainly that we must “always [be] prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do…
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Continue reading →: 10 Questions about SalvationHave you ever struggled with finding the right devotional for family devotions? Do you ever wonder if there’s something better you could use (besides Scripture) to help your children understand sacred truths about the Bible? Champ Thornton has written just that in his new book 10 Questions about Salvation: 30…
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Continue reading →: The Steadfast Love of the LordDo you regularly ponder God’s love for you? Furthermore, do you meditate on the fact that His love for you is steadfast? Does that concept even remotely sit with you, or do you feel so burdened down by your sins and failures that you can’t fathom the possibility of God’s…
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Continue reading →: Read my Latest Substack PostsSince I don’t blog primarily on my website anymore, I will likely start publishing a weekly-ish blog through here of links to my latest posts on Substack. If you’re interested in following my writings, please consider subscribing—and maybe even becoming a paid subscriber! Going Against the Grain “But to be…
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Continue reading →: This Too Shall Pass (Excerpt)Below is a quote from my latest post on Substack. Give it a read and subscribe. (Please ignore this if you already subscribe to my Substack. This is trial and error, so I may not continue to do this.) “This too shall pass. Yes, too quickly. Though I take strength…
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Continue reading →: Writing NewsI know I’ve messed around in the past with Substack and went back and forth on whether I’ll write through there or stay with WordPress. Well, I’ve had finally made up my mind (I think). From now on, the main way you can read my latest posts will be through…
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Continue reading →: The Problem with the Self-Help IndustryThe self-help industry understands that there is a problem with ourselves, but in the end, offers surface-level and potentially damaging solutions. Flock to Jesus in the Bible instead.
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Continue reading →: Thinking about Theology: IncarnationFrom the scholar: “The supreme mystery of the Christian faith is the incarnation, the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ. In the incarnation, God, who is beyond all understanding, took on human nature, experiencing the fullness of humanity, yet without sin. This act of divine…
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Continue reading →: Is Annihilationism Biblical?Of all the doctrines of the Christian faith that stump people, Hell is certainly at the top of the list. And, just to be sure, I understand it. Hell is difficult to think about, tough to ponder. The thought of anyone going to Hell makes me shudder. I don’t want…
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Continue reading →: One Day at a TimeI played a full round of golf recently for the first time in a while. (And boy does my body hurt!) It reminded me how much I love that game. I’m certainly biased—as I’ve been playing golf since I was six years old—but I believe golf is not only the…
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Hello,
I’m Blake
I am a Christian who loves to write about the connection between theology and life. I am married to my wife, Shale, who is a special education teacher. We have been married for five years now. We have two little girls, Jovi and Piper, and they are wonderful. We also have a dog, Dundie–yes, for you people who love The Office, he is named after The Dundie Awards–who is crazy, hairy, but very sweet and rowdy.
I received my BS in Mass Communications (concentration in mass media) from East Central University and did my MTS in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
I am currently working for a philanthropic nonprofit organization, although it is an aspiration of mine to eventually be in ministry, Lord willing.
My wife and I are covenant members of Sovereign Grace Bible Church and have been for eight years now. We are richly blessed by our church.
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Blake Long 