Don’t let your emotions lead your down a dangerous path. Let God’s word be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psa 119:105). Let your convictions spring from God’s word, and not from sentimental feelings about your kids, or the culture, or etc… Our hearts are fickle, but God is the... Continue Reading

Each ordained officer has vowed, “Do you approve of the form of government and discipline of the Presbyterian Church in America, in conformity with the general principles of biblical polity?”…We must not strike at Christ’s structure or remove the officers He has appointed.   As I continue to unpack my arguments for why I believe my... Continue Reading

Over the course of Church history, and 1,000 years of Jewish tradition before that, at least six different popular views on the meaning of Proverbs 22:6 have been proposed. This has been a great source of confusion and frustration for the average Christian reader. Train up a child in the way he should go: and... Continue Reading

We got the Canons of Dort through persecution, political upheaval, ecclesiastical controversy, and a major international synod. The Canons were born in a fight over grace. That is why they still matter.   On May 6, 1619, delegated pastors and professors from across Europe processed through the streets of Dordrecht to the Grote Kerk, the... Continue Reading

Elders do not best serve the church by merely telling people to grow. Ministry does not happen merely by instructing members to minister. Pastors serve the church by ordering its life according to healthy practices, week after week, year after year, and practically showing members how to do the work.   Most pastors agree on... Continue Reading

We can distinguish between good pastors and pseudo-pastors by what they do when danger and difficulty arise. The pseudo-pastor uploads his resume to job boards and hits the road. The good pastor stays, exhibiting courage, grit, and love. He lays down his life to fight off a wolf, even when the wolf arises from within... Continue Reading

‘What can I do to protect my children and loved ones from the porn plague?’ some of you might be asking. There would be many things that can be done, but being informed about the insidious nature of porn and the harm it does to all who consume it is vital.   This site looks... Continue Reading

The pastor is human, and that by itself tells us that he is subject to all the same fundamental conditions and circumstances that mark what it means to be human.   Ask the question another way. Is there such a thing as a pastor who does not need to grow? Is there such a thing... Continue Reading

Pornography is an equal opportunity destroyer. It harms men, women, children and society as a whole. But we can be thankful that more and more Christians and non-Christians alike are speaking out against it.   While we often tend to think that it is mainly men who are consuming and becoming addicted to pornography, there... Continue Reading

Pursuing biblically-driven sexual sanctification becomes integral to the work of the church because most people today are impacted by these struggles, personally or in their families, and because everyone is a work in process.   Pastors and other church leadership play a crucial role in their flock’s growth and sanctification, especially regarding their sexual sanctification.... Continue Reading