Next week I’m going to D.C. with my wife and some friends. In anticipation, I’ve been thinking a lot about when MLK gathered a nation and called it to higher way–a kingdom way.  I’m looking forward to standing on the very step of the Lincoln Memorial where King delivered his most famous speech. King said…

Soli Deo Gloria–Glory to God alone "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." (I Cor. 10.31) Here’s my favorite prayer that keeps me focused on what life is all about:  The Prayer of St. Patrick Christ be beside me, Christ be before me, Christ…

Solus Christus–Christ Alone! When the reformers looked at the church of Christ so many years ago it was obvious to them that something was wrong.  Salvation was not explained as Christ "alone" but Christ "and."  All too often we add to the work of Christ.  Some have said that baptism is also needed for salvation. …

Sola Scriptura. Doctrinally, it means that the Bible is the infallible and innerant word of God–truthful and authoritative in all it affirms.  Sure we can read other books but there never has been nor will there be a book like it.  It takes primacy over tradition, culture, dreams visions…everything. Yet, for me, sola scriptura is…

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