Hello everybody! I just received a bulk order of my first book, Gospel Smugness: Displaying Christlike Character in Evangelism in the mail. I wanted to make this book available to you through me, if you didn’t want to go through Amazon. I have 30 copies. If you would like to purchase one through me, youContinue reading “Purchase Gospel Smugness (Through Me)”
Author Archives: Blake Long
Christian. Married to Shale. Dad to Jovi. My book, Gospel Smugness, will be out May 17, 2021.
We’re Always in Gospel School
When I took my last class in high school, I had the privilege of walking across the stage and throwing my cap in the air. I had graduated high school. Four years later—an even bigger accomplishment—I was blessed to do the same thing, except from college. And two years after that I had the distinctContinue reading “We’re Always in Gospel School”
When Repetition is a Good Thing
There are many contemporary Christian worship songs that, when used during Sunday service, are put on repeat to the end that they are simply mind-numbing. There is no substance, only emotion. The mind is not being used. It is thrown out the window in the name of an “experience.” Is it inherently wrong to haveContinue reading “When Repetition is a Good Thing”
Acting Like Spiritual 16-Year-Olds
Ponder this illustrative story by my late uncle, Keith Long, in his devotional Room to Grow: Daily Thoughts for Men: “So, how are we going to work this?” I asked John Arrington as he drove to the house where we were to pick up two sisters for a double date. We were both sixteen andContinue reading “Acting Like Spiritual 16-Year-Olds”
Gospel Smugness Now Available
It is with great delight that I announce my first book, Gospel Smugness: Displaying Christlike Character in Evangelism, is officially available to purchase from Amazon! Foreword by Dustin BengeEndorsements from Justin Peters, Justin Huffman, Kofi Adu-Boahen, Don Currin, Dennis Gundersen, and Erik Reed Two years of work into this and it’s finally here! Praising GodContinue reading “Gospel Smugness Now Available”
Let’s Talk About Altar Calls
As the pastor finished his message, low music began to play and he said, “With every head bowed and every eye closed.” The invitation was about to begin. When we all began to pray—or listen to his prayer—my mind was wandering aimlessly like Kevin Malone in the maze Dwight created on The Office. Unfortunately, IContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Altar Calls”
Taking Philippians 3:7 Seriously
“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ” (Philippians 3:7). Think for a moment. What is something you take an immense amount of pride in? Maybe you’re freakishly athletic. Maybe you’re wealthy. Or maybe you’re incredibly smart. It can really be anything. When Paul told the Philippian believers toContinue reading “Taking Philippians 3:7 Seriously”
A Letter to my Daughter
Dear Jovi, Let me start off by saying one thing: I love you so incredibly much. Before becoming your father, I would hear parents talk about their kids being their “pride and joy.” It was cliche’ to say and never truly understood it until you came. And then it became real. Jovi Grace, you areContinue reading “A Letter to my Daughter”
Scripture Alone
We have been saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scripture alone, for the glory of God alone. The final answer to any question posed in this life is What does the Bible have to say about this? This, ultimately, is the practical definition of Sola Scriptura, or Scripture alone–theContinue reading “Scripture Alone”
The Danger of Theological Tribalism
I’m not sure if you’ve seen it, but social media is a cesspool that reeks of tribalism within the Christian church. Though this problem isn’t exclusive to social media, we see the majority of it there. Tribalism is simply an unrelenting loyalty to your specific theological group, so to speak. There is not anything wrongContinue reading “The Danger of Theological Tribalism”
