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Continue reading →: Is it Consistent to be Pro-life and Pro-Death Penalty?One of the bigger criticisms of those who are pro-life is the supposed hypocrisy of also being pro-capital punishment. Whether the criticism is levied from someone on the far-left or in the mushy middle, the claim is made that it’s inherently hypocritical to be pro-life and pro-death penalty. Now, it’s…
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Continue reading →: Thinking about Theology: Divine SimplicityOnce in awhile I will write a “thinking about theology” post where I take a doctrine of the faith and explain it in three parts: (1) with an academic quote from a trusted theologian, (2) explain that in my own words, and (3) explain some ways it’s practical to our…
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Continue reading →: The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn SheepI can be a very stubborn person at times (my wife says, “Amen” to that). I’m hardheaded and want to do things my way, or think my opinion is correct, or don’t want to admit I was wrong. And if we admit it, we can all be this way (so…
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Continue reading →: The Bible SpeaksThe Bible is a book—or a collection of books—unlike any other. It is holy, set apart, other-worldly. Scripture is not just any ancient, historical document. There is far more to it than that. What makes the Bible different—what makes it holy!—is the Author. Holy Scripture is authored, ultimately, by God…
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Continue reading →: A Prayer of ThankfulnessHeavenly Father, Thank you for giving me life; for waking me up every morning, for putting air in my lungs. Help me to never forget that each breath I take is given directly from your providential hand. Help me, by your grace, to be aware of the fleeting nature of…
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Continue reading →: On DisappointmentI am what you would call a “ride or die” Minnesota Vikings fan. And, in case you’re wondering, “Why is a Viking in Minnesota?” let me help you out a bit. The Minnesota Vikings are a National Football League team (professional football) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They were once called the…
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Continue reading →: Snow Days, Sunsets, & CreationAs I write this, it is Saturday night. The last three days — including Saturday — have been long, but good. Lots and lots of snow — more than I’ve seen in a while — came to visit and we got hit with roughly eight inches. That’s really unheard of…
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Continue reading →: Something Good is ComingSuffering is everywhere. People get cancer. Car wrecks accumulate. Miscarriages occur. Infants are stillborn. The mental health crisis is through the roof. Tragedy continues unabated, thanks to original sin. If we gaze at our surroundings, it’s easy to despair, to be distraught with the happenings of our world, to wonder…
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Continue reading →: Consider Supporting Me on PatreonFor all my life I was never one to enjoy writing. And yet, when the Lord saved me, he gave me the desire to read. The more I read, the more I felt the itch to write my own content. Here I am, and I’ve been writing seriously since 2018–now…
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Continue reading →: Discipline and the Christian LifeI’m not really into New Year’s resolutions. I don’t think they’re silly, but for me, it’s easy to start one and then quit after a few weeks or a month. I’ve been there many, many times. And I’m sure you have, too — unless you’re more disciplined than the rest…
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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 