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Continue reading →: The Removal of SinSin is a ravaging menace, a bloodthirsty criminal, an ever-present threat to our joy in Christ. And yet, as one in Christ, we are recipients of God’s grace and mercy in that He has removed sin from us in various ways, some immediate, others progressive. Charles Spurgeon, the famous London…
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Continue reading →: He Even Loves YouRecently we were eating our family dinner and Jovi wanted to hear “The Solid Rock.” She absolutely loves it. After it ended, I turned on “He Will Hold Me Fast,” by the Norton Hall Band at Southern Seminary. It’s one of my favorite songs and I knew she’d love it,…
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Continue reading →: The Christian’s Responsibility to Pray for Rulers“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2) When was the last time you…
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Continue reading →: If God is Sovereign over Salvation, Why Evangelize?One of the many criticisms of the doctrine of unconditional election is, “If God is sovereign over salvation—if He already chose whom would be saved—then why evangelize? It’s going to happen!” Most of the time, this question is offered in a condescending manner, void of any grace or good-faith discussion.…
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Continue reading →: All Other Ground is Sinking Sand“The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.” (Deut. 32:4). I watched the final episode of the Netflix docuseries Quarterback recently and was amazed at what I saw and heard. This series followed three…
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Continue reading →: Why is God Becoming Flesh Significant?“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) The Christian faith teaches that God—the Creator and Sustainer of the entire cosmos—condescended to earth in the person of…
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Continue reading →: Friendship with the Friend of SinnersHave you ever wondered what it means for Jesus to be your friend? Do you only relate to Him as Savior and Lord, but not your friend? In his new book, Friendship with the Friend of Sinners: The Remarkable Possibility of Closeness with Jesus published by Baker Books, Jared C.…
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Continue reading →: Having Assurance of SalvationDavid grew up in the church. If the church doors were open, David was there. This was mainly because his father was the pastor, but still—David was in church nearly everyday. As a teenager, he became increasingly aware of his sin and, one evening, decided to walk the aisle during…
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Continue reading →: How Can We Control our Tongues?The most careful, intentional, and slow-to-speak people in the world should be Christians.
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Continue reading →: Yes, You’re Going to DieThe other night as I was tucking my oldest daughter into bed. After I asked her if she had a good day, she responded, “Yeah.” I’m always glad to hear that, so I said: “Any day alive is a good day.” Innocent enough, right? She replied, “Am I going to…
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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 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.
Blake Long 