Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For those who do not already know, my beloved wife of 37 years passed away late Saturday evening August 30th, 2025, at the age of 61. I’m grateful for all those years I had with her, living as one flesh. As can be expected, I’m deeply grieving this loss, and I am on an “emotional roller coaster”. I know the Lord will see me through this. He is walking with me through the fire and I will not be scorched (Isaiah 43:2). The body of Christ and my earthly family have shown incredible love and care to me throughout the past several days. Please be in prayer for my family and I as we grieve the loss of my sweetheart. Here is the most recent picture I could find of her (from Feb. 2025):
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Now for the normal weekly links…
Quote of the week:
“Doesn’t God love me? Isn’t that why Jesus became incarnate and took my punishment on the cross? If God loves me and Jesus died for me, then why am I still condemned?” That’s a good question, and it deserves an answer. The reason why salvation is not an automatic thing is because the blood of Christ, while offered to all people (see John 3:16, 1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 2:9), is nevertheless only applied to those who repent and have faith. Those without faith are not saved. – A Hellacious Doctrine (book)
- Book of Mormon Contradictions – Christianity Vs Mormonism: https://christvm.com/learn/book-of-mormon-contradictions/
- “Is There Absolute Truth?” by Mark Spence – YouTube: https://youtu.be/7lvSGCaicEg?si=6Yri4K0utxyedtYr
- The Trinity is Not A Problem, It’s A Solution | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/the-trinity-is-not-a-problem-its-a-solution/
- Why don’t Christians consider the Quran? – YouTube: https://youtu.be/mqckv2dm8mU?si=xGq7SNgPcwKL1vbH
- Is Religious Freedom Addressed in Scripture? | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/religious-freedom/religious-freedom-addressed-scripture/
- Since Jesus Took Our Punishment, Why Didn’t He Need to Go to Hell Forever?: https://www.ligonier.org/posts/jesus-took-our-punishment-why-didnt-he-need-go-hell-forever
- Forum on the Resurrection with William Lane Craig | Popular Writings | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/popular-writings/jesus-of-nazareth/forum-on-the-resurrection-with-william-lane-craig
- Thoughts from Greg and Amy on Having Meaningful Spiritual Conversations: https://www.str.org/w/thoughts-from-greg-and-amy-on-having-meaningful-spiritual-conversations
- What is the Bible, who wrote it and how do we know it’s true? CQ kids – YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z77qnHLSZhE?feature=shared
- SQLite Code Of Ethics: https://www.sqlite.org/codeofethics.html
- Correcting four myths about the history of the Crusades | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2015/08/23/correcting-four-myths-about-the-history-of-the-crusades-3/
- Privileged Species featuring Dr. Michael Denton – YouTube: https://youtu.be/VoI2ms5UHWg?si=Me2wCSs0FR_geR16
- Really Interesting Theological Discussion Ruined By Someone Pulling Out A Bible Verse | Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/news/really-interesting-theological-discussion-ruined-by-someone-pulling-out-a-bible-verse
- William Lane Craig debates Austin Dacey: Does God Exist? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2025/08/30/william-lane-craig-debates-austin-dacey-does-god-exist-17/
- God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life | Way of the Master: Season 2, Ep. 14 – YouTube: https://youtu.be/7faz_22lRaI?si=8Xsch64PV3OsYpQa
- Apologetics Resources for Alabama Baptist – Tactical Faith: https://tacticalfaith.com/apologetics/apologetics-resources-for-alabama-baptist/
- Moral Relativism is One of the Defining Characteristics of Gen Z – Impact 360 Institute: https://www.impact360institute.org/articles/moral-relativism-one-defining-characteristics-gen-z/
- “Doubting Evolution Is like Doubting Gravity.” | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/theory-of-evolution/doubting-evolution-is-like-doubting-gravity/
- Rapid Response: “I Can’t Believe In God Because I Have Too Many Unanswered Questions” | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/rapid-response-i-cant-believe-in-god-because-i-have-too-many-unanswered-questions/
- Who was J. C. Ryle? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/J-C-Ryle.html
- William Lane Craig answers: how can the four gospels be independent sources? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2022/11/28/william-lane-craig-answers-how-can-the-four-gospels-be-independent-sources-3/
- Biblical Faith VS. Blind Faith | Crossexamined.org: https://crossexamined.org/biblical-faith-vs-blind-faith/
- 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Apologetics – Wes Huff – YouTube: https://youtu.be/6O-E5p_zx10?si=P7ldh-Cw1hMhakpZ
- How Could a God of Love Send Someone to Hell?: Harvest + Greg Laurie – YouTube: https://youtu.be/kN95_oL9poA?si=BNHDC5uw4VpKL2a5
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Psalms 25:8-9
Blessings to you all