The success of the Bible in pop culture is evidence that, as much as we may try to reject it in our sin and cultural rebellions, this Story of the world cannot be fully suppressed. We need not update, massage, embellish, or water down the message of the Bible. It’s already the best Story in... Continue Reading

It is, ultimately, a metaphysical claim to say that a separate category of gender exists in the mind and can be changed at will. On what basis is such a claim substantiated? I know few will care to answer that question, but it might be the means of planting a seed of doubt in the... Continue Reading

Yes, we’re under a new covenant, not the old, so we aren’t bound by Old Testament laws the way that an Israelite was. But because these laws are still a window into the Lord’s values, the believer today will want to study them, understand them, and seek to embody the values they contain, knowing that... Continue Reading

We can’t hide our sins from God. We might be able to hide them from others, maybe for a long time. But God knows and sees. All of it. Doing dumb stuff is a result of our fallen nature. But acting like God doesn’t see it all? That’s truly stupid.   “Then the heart of... Continue Reading

This could be nothing more than Disney capitalizing on the success of “Wicked.” It’s a formula: take a villain, make them sympathetic. Or it could be an extension of something much deeper in our culture that is just now reaching our classic villains of fiction.   A new live show debuts later this month at... Continue Reading

The Lord Jesus, as the Christ of God, bore the Spirit and was borne by the Spirit throughout the whole course of his life in order that he might bestow the Spirit on his people. When Jesus sent the promise of his Father, fulfilling the prophecy of John the Baptist that he would baptize with the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:17; Acts 2:33),... Continue Reading

How do you see yourself? A mature man has come to the humble knowledge that he is nothing without Christ and everything with Christ. He is a mere branch on a glorious Vine, but he has been fearfully, wonderfully, and uniquely made by the Creator, designed for great achievements by God’s grace.   All of... Continue Reading

The gospel isn’t just an entry point. It’s the foundation we build on, the fuel we draw from, and the anchor that holds us fast. The moment a church assumes it, marginalizes it, or replaces it is the moment that church begins to drift. A church that forgets the gospel may still exist on paper;... Continue Reading

Herschel’s story teaches us that some of the greatest lessons—and discoveries—come when we take the time to look up, to observe, and to marvel at the intricate beauty of the nature all around us. His life is a powerful reminder that exploration fueled by wonder can lead to knowledge that changes the world.   For... Continue Reading

Every situation is unique. Some may have many productive years left in their current role, while others may need to retire now to allow new leadership to take the church to the next level. Be honest with yourself. Above all, be honest with God.   There are a lot of us Baby Boomer pastors and... Continue Reading