This past Sunday, my family watched “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” as we often do during the Hallowe’en season. As we watched, my wife commented that the show had some theological implications. I mentioned I had blogged about the theology of this cartoon, and my wife asked me to read my post. Afterward, my…
Category: The Gospel
To Live Is Christ
This post is also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/To-Live-Is-Christ-e1pgu38 *** In the opening chapter of Philippians, Paul talks about how his chains advanced the gospel since the palace guard knew he was jailed because of Christ (Php. 1:12-13). Paul notes this made others more bold to preach. How remarkable that the early church’s response to…
Preposterous
Each night before bed, my wife feeds our cat treats. Watching the two of them one night led me to meditate on how preposterous God’s plan seems at times—particularly the way He loves, cares for, and intervenes with us who couldn’t care less for Him much of the time. My mind wandered to Daniel chapter…
Memoir
This post is also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/Memoir-e1o6jga *** A month or two ago, a friend acquainted me with a band called My Epic. I was checking out some of their songs when one came on with simple, prodding piano. Singing started but I really wasn’t paying much attention. The music continued to build….
Mountains and Covenants
This post is also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/Mountains-and-Covenants-e1noksl *** In Deuteronomy chapter 27, Moses instructs Israel on what to do after entering the land. They are to write the law on stones covered in plaster and build an altar. Both of these are placed on Mount Ebal. Representatives from half the tribes stand on…
I Have Called You Friends
This post is also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/I-Have-Called-You-Friends-e1mucmv *** Spiritual friendship is critical to a thriving walk with Jesus. We must have a network of people who can encourage us regularly in our faith (Heb. 3:13). Our list of friends starts with Jesus Himself. In John 15:15 Jesus says, “I do not call you…
Navigating the Mirror Maze
This post appeared in the religion column of our local paper recently. You can also listen to it as a podcast here: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/Navigating-the-Mirror-Maze-e1m7hu4 Human experience is a bit like a funhouse mirror-maze: I’m trying to find my way while surrounded by my reflection. Every one of my images is a wall. None can offer me…
The Insanity of God—Part Two
This post is also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/The-Insanity-of-God-e1lmr3e *** In my last post, I talked about The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken. Nik ends the book by talking about lessons learned from years of interviewing persecuted Christians. He makes some statements that are provocative but important for people to hear, especially in places…
The Insanity of God—Part One
This post is also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/The-Insanity-of-God-e1lmr3e *** I recently finished reading The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected by Nik Ripken. Ripken describes how the Lord called him to Himself and into missions. I loved Ripken’s description of how the Lord called him. While working one night, Ripken heard…
No Mercy, No Treaty
This post is also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/teague-mckamey/episodes/No-Mercy–No-Treaty-e1khe24 *** In Deuteronomy, the Lord talks with Israel about driving out the inhabitants of the land He has promised them. He describes the inhabitants as “seven nations stronger and more numerous” but tells Israel to remember what He did to Egypt (Deut. 7:1, 17-18). Based on…
The Voice of One 