I still receive enough “unhappy” mail (“hate” is too strong a word) regarding the Doctrines of Grace that I find myself defending the Gospel in conversations that need no defense. In other words, I am starting to take the slightest negative comment on Twitter, email, or Facebook to be an all-out assault against Grace, when …
It was a hot July day in Kansas, a hotter one in Arkansas. My dad had been working on a doghouse for our dog, Libby. This would be his last act on Earth. You see, my parents were taking care of Libby for us since we had just moved from a three bedroom, single bathroom …
What a boring burdenless prayer life a Calvinist has. And self centered I would presume. This statement was made on a recent Facebook post regarding the Doctrines of Grace. I was soon blocked from the conversation, but because I know how theological discussions can go, I took screen shots of it before I was banned. …
Years ago, I attended a Baptist history conference where the pastor preached against election. He said that every time the word “elect” was used in the Bible, it was referring to the Jews. He made a pretty good case for it, too. In fact, I was convinced. I am blessed to have a husband who …
There is a lot of misinformation about the Doctrines of Grace available in the online world. I realize that in any theological discussion, there are often two people (or twenty) who agree on the main points, but disagree on minor ones. I cannot speak for anyone but myself. Before you shrug me off as a …
I’ve read Romans several times in my life, but I have to admit that I’ve often read it quickly and without much consideration. It is a rather “wordy” epistle, with many phrases that seem to contradict one another, unless you pause to consider each one within context. I’ve been reading each chapter silently once, then …
I’ve had a few negative responses to my latest blog posts. Most people were kind and sincerely wanted to know what I believe and why. They came, not armed and ready for war, but in kindness and Christian love. What a blessing! Some of the negativity was not because of a Biblical disagreement at all, …
Previously on Valerie Write Now:Â Part 1. Step 8: Decide to do a bit of research on the topic of Calvinism before discussing it again. Obviously, your husband has been reading and studying the subject for some time. You need more than whining and pleading to convince him of his error. Â Since you save everything, go …
You hear your husband utter the following words: Â “Honey, I think that Calvinism might be the truth.” Step 1:Â Pause to see if he might be joking. Realize he isn’t. Allow panic to seize your body. Tremble. Feel your heart rate rapidly increase. Begin to hyperventilate, hold on to a chair or any stable object as …
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. ~ Psalm 51:12 One of my earliest memories is my “labor to enter into rest”. (Heb. 4:11) I had heard our pastor, Bro. Glenn Riggs, preach about “calling out to God” and “praying and asking Jesus into your heart”, so …
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