The trinity of time, knowledge, and godliness come together to give wisdom and maturity. These are the things that enable us to see further than we used to. Through our own experiences (learning things the hard way) as well as by vicarious experiences, maturity accumulates. So, we should tap into all those resources of maturity... Continue Reading

Houses have doors that can open wide or be locked tight, windows that let in light or air or keep out rain. To the officers of the church have been given the keys to a kingdom whose subjects, for now, reside in the house of and family of God on earth. No one has keys... Continue Reading

It wasn’t David’s love or pity for Mephibosheth that prompted this kindness—not originally. It was his love for someone else. Ultimately, God doesn’t show us kindness for our sake but for the sake of Jesus and the covenant they made long before we were born.   In his days as a young monk, Martin Luther... Continue Reading

Science tells us that human life begins at conception. Both natural law and biblical ethics teach that every human life is valuable. The best way forward, then, is to see every human being as having rights that should be protected, from the beginning of life to natural death. This is an area in which we... Continue Reading

While doctrinal integrity is vital, healthy churches avoid overemphasizing denominational distinctives at the expense of the Gospel. They focus on allegiance to Christ above all else, fostering unity among believers and ensuring sound doctrine is taught in balance. In these churches, Christ increases while secondary labels fade into the background.   Over the past 20... Continue Reading

Every person’s Bible reading plan doesn’t need to look the same or even take the same amount of time, but you don’t have to overcomplicate it. Pray, and ask God to help you. Without that daily intake of God’s word, we will be spiritually malnourished, and we will fail to fear the Lord. Set your... Continue Reading

Since the podcast episode aired, denominational members have made multiple formal requests for investigation into Chapell’s Christian character on the grounds that his list may violate the Ninth Commandment, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Exodus 20:16).   Bryan Chapell, the chief administrative officer of the Presbyterian Church in America, gestured to... Continue Reading

The cultural pendulum is swinging right and the pro-child, anti-surrogacy movement is growing. The effect is the refutation of the facade that surrogacy is just a woman trying to help her post-cancer sister have a child. Ordinary people are starting to see that when it comes to gay surrogacy especially, “love” doesn’t make a family.... Continue Reading

The health of the sheep fundamentally and inevitably depends upon the care of the Shepherd. If ours cares for us, what wants shall we have?…There is great joy in calling Christ our shepherd, for: The Lord’s character and activity also determine my needs. Acting in accord with that leads to a sheepish (but not embarrassed)... Continue Reading

Christians who have not read The Pilgrim’s Progress have not experienced one of God’s best gifts to His church. Heaven may reveal how God used this little book to sustain many a pilgrim to the very end.   It was written in prison. It has never been out of print since its first publication in 1678.... Continue Reading