We never know how God’s wise providence will ultimately unfold in the lives of our children, we should strive to leave them with this testimony: “For all their failures, my mom and dad loved Jesus as much at home as they did in public—because Jesus loved them.”   I was struck by something a few... Continue Reading

Every time we sin, we are putting something else ahead of God’s glory….there is something that our hearts are valuing at that moment more than the glory of God or obedience to him. That rebellious attitude is what makes each individual sin, however “small,” serious in God’s sight. It is an act of cosmic treason... Continue Reading

Our words should be not only pure but also persuasive, pointing others to Christ. Often, we underestimate the profound impact that our speech can have on those around us, particularly non-Christians. Every conversation is an opportunity to reflect the love and truth of Christ. Let us therefore commit to using our speech as a tool... Continue Reading

Confessing our sins isn’t a burdensome obligation. Nor is it morbid or masochistic. It is a gift from our gracious God, in invitation to turn back to God and treasure his reassuring mercies.   “There is no perfect church.” The statement has become horribly trite, because we know full well that it’s a euphemism. What... Continue Reading

We live in the dual realities of what God has done and what He’s going to do; of the joy of salvation and the longing for redemption; of what is and what will be. And though we might not be aware of both of these realities in our daily experience, they’re there.   When the... Continue Reading

God has called us to live in the world but not be of it (John 17:14–18). We are to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13–16)—not hidden from the world, nor absorbed by it, but wisely present in it. Our calling is not blind separation nor mindless imitation, but thoughtful, Spirit-led engagement.   There are three... Continue Reading

Christianity and the New Eugenics is a deep philosophical probe, not least about how we value the life of our neighbour and that of (future) children. Its author ably pinpoints the horns of the dilemma upon which society finds itself: all people are equal, but some people are more equal than others.   Evangelical Christian Dr... Continue Reading

Most men will not admit their innate fear of becoming a dad and often cover their insecurity with bravado and bluster. Some devolve into angry, apathetic, or absent parents, and their children suffer the consequences. For those who profess faith and believe in a heavenly father, we have a better path laid out for us.... Continue Reading

As women trust God and bear children in a broken world, they await the new heaven and Earth. There, Christ will receive the fullness of his bride—the fruit of the womb. Labor pains will cease as “His blessings flow, Far as the curse is found.”   Prologue Many words try to explain the power of... Continue Reading

As the Lord’s servants, we can lead our congregations in proper mourning and comfort those who grieve. There is an endless list of possible afflictions: serious illness, a natural disaster and loss of property, unemployment, broken relationships, and many more. As we comfort others, we can encourage them to grieve, but not as those who... Continue Reading