Monthly Archives: July 2011

Jason’s Questions: #4 If Grace Is So Amazing, Why Does It Seem So Hard to Find?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jason

In my last post, I suggested:  (1) that, in a doctrinal sense, Catholics and Protestants generally agree that getting to Heaven isn’t an easy thing; (2) that, despite this, the Reformation mantra of “faith alone” has a tendency to lead … Continue reading →

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The Cloud of Witnessses

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Nikki

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our … Continue reading →

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Critical Acclaim for The Roman Road

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Jason

I just had to post the reaction of our eldest daughter, Schuyler, to reading my blog entries:  “Wow, Dad, I can’t believe you wrote that.  It didn’t even sound like you.  It’s so good.”  Nothing like a kid to keep … Continue reading →

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Live Links!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jason & Nikki

We have just added links to our “Some Good Resources” page so that you can easily click and view the books and sites we’ve recommended. Happy surfing!

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Jason’s Questions: #3 Should I Count on It Being Easy to Get to Heaven?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jason

In this post, I’m turning to an issue that is, in my opinion, one of the most unfortunate theological misunderstandings of all time:  the Catholic/Protestant fight over the relationship between faith and works in making it to heaven.  On this … Continue reading →

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Jason’s Questions: #2 Why Is It So Hard to Pick a Church?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jason

Up until I was drawing nearer to the Catholic Church, the question of how I should “pick” which local congregation to attend was always a difficult and unsettling one for me.  I was raised broadly “evangelical.”[1]  When I was born, … Continue reading →

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Judgey Much? i.e. A Few Thoughts on Works*

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Nikki

*We have promised posts that explain the factors that moved us toward Catholicism, but this is an issue I feel that I need to address upfront. In fact, I’ll also probably be posting somewhat regularly on issues like these that … Continue reading →

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Jason’s Questions: #1 Why Do I Drag Myself Out of Bed on Sunday Mornings?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Jason

With this post, I am beginning a series of posts in which I will address questions that, in one way or another, always bugged me as a Protestant because the Protestant answers to them never satisfied me.[1]  In my experience, … Continue reading →

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We Are Overwhelmed…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jason & Nikki

Um, wow. As noted above, we are overwhelmed by all of your wonderful, encouraging comments. Thank you for visiting our blog and for sharing in our excitement. More to come!

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I Love Thy Church, O God!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Nikki

I love thy kingdom, Lord, The house of thine abode, The church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood. I love thy Church, O God! Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye, and … Continue reading →

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