PinnedJoel HartOn Jacob’s Lament for a Son“Don’t say it’s not really so bad. Because it is. Death is awful, demonic. If you think your task as comforter is to tell me that really…Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
Joel HartCows, Church Budgets, and Good Bible ReadingImagine you are having a conversation with a friend in your church about the church budget. The conversation leads to some meaningful…4d ago4d ago
Joel HartIs the church or the family “my family”?Consider two conclusions one can derive from 1 Timothy, conclusions that may seem contradictory or in tension with each other!Jul 311Jul 311
Joel HartHow do we enjoy creation (1 Timothy 4) while respecting others’ consciences (Romans 14)?“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” — 1 Timothy 4:4Jul 16Jul 16
Joel HartHow great to be a creedal and confessional churchReformed churches love to be confessional. We confess together the sum and system of our doctrine. Our confessions (like Westminster)…Jul 9Jul 9
Joel HartA desire for Christian presenceCan I come see you (or invite you over) and we talk about this together?Jul 2Jul 2
Joel HartA Community of CounselProverbs 11:14: “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”Jun 191Jun 191
Joel HartDid you know that blasphemy can be forgiven?It is not uncommon for Christians to fear that they have committed the unpardonable sin, known as the “blasphemy against the Holy Spirit”…May 1May 1
Joel HartWhy Does God Even Care About Sin?Have you ever asked the question asked in the title of this post?Apr 24Apr 24