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Knowing Your Audience
In 2016 I went on a mission trip to Provo, UT for outreach to Mormons. A couple of weeks later as we returned home, I was hanging out with my then-girlfriend when, suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was a Sunday afternoon so it was a bit odd. When I opened the…
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5 Notable Articles of the Week
Overcoming The Fear of COVID-19 Josh Buice calling for a biblical mindset regarding COVID: “There is much debate about the how and the why of COVID-19, but let’s be certain about one thing—whatever it is and however it came to us—it’s a real sickness that kills people. However, we must look at life through a…
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A Personal Note
I wanted to end the year off with a personal note for all who read this. It has surely been a crazy year, has it not? From the political craziness of the election, to racial tensions rising, and the global pandemic, 2020 has been a year we’d all like to forget. Even in the midst…
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God Can’t Not Exist
“Does God exist?” This is a question that has been around for ages. Debates on the existence of God abound. Whether it’s on Facebook, Twitter, or formal debates between academic scholars, people have been discussing God for centuries. However, in this post I’d like to make the argument that God can’t not exist. Put positively:…
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5 Notable Articles of the Week
Three Dangers of Busyness This one from Kevin DeYoung at Servants of Grace (adapted from his book Crazy Busy) is a gem: “When we are crazy busy, we put our souls at risk. The challenge is not merely to make a few bad habits go away. The challenge is to not let our spiritual lives…
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Jesus Didn’t Merely Die
Jesus looked at us–those who hated Him, spat on Him, had apathy for Him, and even killed Him–and said, “I’m going to do this for you.” What love!
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The Doctrine That Must Not be Named
In the Harry Potter series, there is the running rule that characters should not call – (clears throat) – Voldemort by name. Say Tom Riddle. Say “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.” Just don’t say…Voldemort. It’s so dark, so twisted – so evil – that to even mention his name causes them to look over their shoulders. You just don’t…
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Yes, There is Only One Way to Heaven (No, That’s not Unfair)
One of the most despised doctrines of the Christian faith is the doctrine of the exclusivity of Jesus Christ. Western culture hates it. Even some within the church shy away from it because they don’t want to offend or cause conflict. It’s not popular. However, the lack of popularity doesn’t mean we should back down…
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Reformed Theology is Beautiful; Reformed Culture is Not
Humans have the uncanny ability to turn good things—even beautiful things—into bad things. From food to money, sex to entertainment, our hearts are idol factories, as John Calvin once scathingly put it. The Bible doesn’t make the picture any brighter, either. We also have the capability of ruining even the most beautiful, God-exalting theology. For…
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Giving to Theology & Life
Hello, everybody! I have a short yet important post to make. Over the past couple of months I have done two things. One, I have dedicated myself to getting my book done and finished everything so I can get it published sometime in 2021. Day by day I get more excited what the Lord will…
Blake Long 