Dave Miller

NOTE: I have just released a book which compiles (and edits and expands) these posts. It is called "Disqualified? What the Bible Says about Divorce, Remarriage and Ministry."   It is available on Amazon.com. The Kindle version will be released in the next couple of days - not sure what the hold-up is there. This book reviews the biblical evidence on divorce and remarriage, beginning with the cornerstone in the Old Testament - the twin principles of God's intent of marriage as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman and the understanding of the brokenness caused by sin. It then lays the … [Read more...] about Divorce and Remarriage in the OT: Deuteronomy 24:1-4 – Establishing Grounds for Divorce

I'm not a little guy.  I stand 6'4" in my shoes and I am trying to diet now to get down to 300 pounds.  Walking a tightrope for me would be a near impossible task.  But it would be easier than finding the balance between speaking the truth and speaking in love - the model Paul gave us for Christian conversation. 1)  There is no question that the biblical warnings about false teachers coming into this world has come true.  Emergent compromise. Blurring of theological lines.  Gospel ignorance and even false gospels abounding. Biblical illiteracy.  It is everywhere..  The idea that we should … [Read more...] about Speaking the Truth in Love: Walking a Tightrope Would be Easier (in a Driscoll, Jakes, Calvinism/anti-Calvinism, Alcohol etc. World)

… [Read more...] about Matt Chandler’s Controversial Sermon at Elevation Church/Code Orange

We are smack dab in the middle of a political season.  Frankly, I am glad that the Iowa caucuses are an historical event now and I can answer my phone again without listening to a prerecorded political message.  But, on the other hand, I got wrapped up in the race this time.  I attended the caucus for only the second time and I even spoke on behalf of a candidate.  My candidate, Rick Santorum, won our caucus by a huge margin - I claim credit for his statewide win!  (In case you haven't heard, the recount showed that Santorum won Iowa by about 35 votes instead of losing it by 8.) I got into … [Read more...] about Masters, Slaves and Scripture: A Template for Christian Political Involvement?

I already know two things: 1)  As a long time Penn State and JoePa fan, I'm thinking with my heart here more than anything. 2)  I may get killed a little for these comments. Joe Paterno passed away just a few moments ago.  I checked ESPN.com just before I went into our early service and nothing was posted.  By the time I came out, his death had been announced.  And it makes me sad.  I can't remember a time when Joe Paterno was not the coach of the Nittany Lions.  He was an institution at the institution of higher education from which my father graduated. If Joe had died last year, … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno: A Life Defined by One Mistake?

One of the issues in the church in recent years has been the necessity of church discipline.  You may find tomorrow that your church is confronted by a serious moral quandary.  Can your church permit members who cheer for the NE Comrades to remain in full fellowship? It's a difficult issue.  Certainly, cheering for the spawn of Belichick is evil   - we all know that.  But is it the kind of evil we should divide over and institute church discipline because of? Ultimately, the question is, how can light partner with darkness?  How can good cheer for evil? So, I hope that each of you who … [Read more...] about Issue: Should NE Patriots’ Fans be Excommunicated?

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NOTE: I have just released a book which compiles (and edits and expands) these posts. It is called "Disqualified? What the Bible Says about Divorce, Remarriage and Ministry."   It is available on Amazon.com. The Kindle version will be released in the next couple of days - not sure what the hold-up is there. This book reviews the biblical evidence on divorce and remarriage, beginning with the cornerstone in the Old Testament - the twin principles of God's intent of marriage as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman and the understanding of the brokenness caused by sin. It then lays the … [Read more...] about Does Malachi 2:16 Condemn All Divorce?

NOTE: I have just released a book which compiles (and edits and expands) these posts. It is called "Disqualified? What the Bible Says about Divorce, Remarriage and Ministry."   It is available on Amazon.com. The Kindle version will be released in the next couple of days - not sure what the hold-up is there. This book reviews the biblical evidence on divorce and remarriage, beginning with the cornerstone in the Old Testament - the twin principles of God's intent of marriage as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman and the understanding of the brokenness caused by sin. It then lays the … [Read more...] about Divorce, Remarriage and Ministry: The OT Foundation – Does God Hate All Divorce?