Somewhat quirky and prone to bouts of melancholia. Well read, tastelessly opinionated, and pasta fueled… a saddle tramp. I have not yet discovered my super powers, but when I do I will use them for good, not evil.
I am a wretched sinner saved:
By Grace alone (Sola Gratia)
Through Faith alone (Sola Fide)
In Christ alone (Solus Christus)
According to Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura)
For God’s Glory alone (Soli Deo Gloria)
You're welcome, Ron. I hope you will start blogging again! I am okay. My church has gotten weird and
Hi Deborah, Thank you so much for concern! All in all, I am doing okay, though still wrestling with
Hi Ron, Ran across your name on an old comment posted on a blog about tithing. Reminded me to check
Hi Deborah, Thank you so much! And I wish you and yours a merry Christmas, too!
Hi Ron, Just checking in to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas. All God's blessings to you no
I think you hit on it when you said it makes God look like a mobster. Now realize that the tithing r
Glad to hear you're still out there. In my part of the world, trying to understand how the church go
Hi Deborah, It is good to hear from you, and thank you for stopping by! I am doing okay. Still occas
Just checking in to see how you are doing, Ron. -deborah
And a happy Easter to you and yours!
In case you're checking in, wishing you and yours a happy Easter. -deborah
I would say, Jesus, God, all of that spiritual stuff is simply a vehicle for the business. It's the
Thank you, Deborah. Perhaps, too, I will return to blogging one day.
Will miss you, Ron! Hope you come back someday. -deborah
You're welcome! I peeked around their website a bit, and I noticed that my church (Trinity in States
Barbara, Thanks! I will give them a visit.
Hey Ron - I gather from many of your postings and tweets that finding a good church is a problem for
Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement.
Praying for you Ron. I think the fact you have wrestled so long with these issues is a sign of a reg
[...] favorites, this would be high on the list. The inspiration came from one line on another blog,
Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Merry Christmas, Ron. May you be filled with the love and peace of Christ our King this day and alwa
Hello, just wanted to mention, I enjoyed this article. It was helpful. Keep on posting!
Thanks for posting Deuteronomy 14:22. It is strange that legalistic Christians never find that scrip
Excellent post and very well written I might add but the big question is “will our pastors and fello
Randall, And I am edified by your blog and have bookmarked it. Look forward to reading more of your
Ron, looking forward to reading more from you here on your blog. Grace and peace...
Regarding "Even when I am sinned against or otherwise am reaping the temporal consequences for my si
Thanks! Eluded me for 4 years.....
Hello, I don't know if others have mentioned it already. But there is a typo in the subtitle of your
Seeing and understanding even just a smidge of the concept of God's complete sovereignty - even sove
Barbara, thanks for the Spurgeon link!
Aye. You may also appreciate Spurgeon's Morning reading from July 11: http://www.biblegateway.com/de
and Amen.
Brutal.
My pleasure! Great album, too. I acquired it from Amazon as an mp3 for, if memory serves, 7ish dolla
absolutely beautiful! what a wonderful way to start the weekend. thanks!
This is some brilliant satire. Thanks for the amusing read
Thank you for sharing. The line that struck me the most was from the link to the Pat Robertson artic
Two reasons, actually. One, It was recommended to me, and two, it was nearby and I was curious.
why did you visit this particular church?
Yea Deborah, me too. I am probably an abject failure as a Christian by the standards of many. All I
Oh, thanks Ron, for the explanation. Have heard of Ed Young, Jr. but have never heard him preach or
Actually, it is a works-based exhortation, most often heard from pastors of mega-sized seeker church
Never heard of this. Are they perhaps referring to the 3 stages of spiritual growth in 1 John?
Some thoughts on the contemporary phase of “making a decision for Christ” inviting people to “receiv
Amen and AMEN! thanks for sharing your thoughts and these videos.
Hi Deborah, I think you will be well pleased by The Bruised Reed. Thank you, too, for your prayers a
Thanks for the review. Ordering from Amazon now.
Westminster Bookstore
Ron, thank you for bringing laughter to my day. I LOVE the pictures and references from Star Trek Voyager and the Evil Emperor, et al.
I find it curious that you use so much Latin on your website, given that Calvin would think it rather ‘papist’ of you:)?
All the best and Blesssings, Michael.
Hi Michael,
Glad you enjoyed the post(s)! As far as the Latin, I have no anchor in Catholic, or papist, theology as I understand it; I just like the look and sound of Latin. Sounds kinda smart to bandy about phrases in dead languages now and again
Too, “simul justus et peccator” (righteous and at the same time a sinner) is a quote, if memory serves, from Luther and, not surprisingly, conforms rather well to Reformed theology.
In His grip,
Ron
You’ve got a great blog, Ron. It’s good to hear from you again. I’ve added you to my Google Reader.
Hi, I was reading a blog for the first time, and noticed you were from Simpsonville. I used to live in Powderhorn, and my brothers still live there. I live in the Columbia area.
Hello, just found your site. Heard your interview with “Fighting the Faith.” Very interesting. I wanted to read the article “Seeker Sensitive Wilderness” but can not find it. I am in my own struggle with finding a Christ honoring church. I also live in the up-sate and was wondering if you have found a church. Could you give some direction on this?
Thanks
Shane
Ron,
I can’t believe that it took me so long to find your blog. I see that you are taking a break… but i will save a link just in case you come back.
I pray that God is working on your heart and mind, and may you palpably feel the hands and the presence of God.
~ john
Hello, just found your site. Heard your interview with “Fighting the Faith.” Very interesting. I wanted to read the article “Seeker Sensitive Wilderness” but can not find it. I am in my own struggle with finding a Christ honoring church. I also live in the up-sate and was wondering if you have found a church. Could you give some direction on this?ThanksShane
+1
Hello,
I don’t know if others have mentioned it already. But there is a typo in the subtitle of your blog. It should read “sola scriptura”, not “sola scritura”.
Thanks! Eluded me for 4 years…..