I am grateful to be in a church that values the Word. I am encouraged that, even when we disagree with one another (as we inevitably do sometimes), the question always boils back to this: what does the Word say?   As we are in New Year mode, I thought it might be nice to... Continue Reading

The account of Josiah points us directly to another boy king who would come 500 years later, a coming not in a royal palace with a royal audience, but in a stable with farm animals and shepherds as an audience.    Josiah is introduced in 2 Kings 22 as the new king of Judah who... Continue Reading

If we believed in the Presence of God, we would seek Him more earnestly. If we sought Him—sought Him earnestly, patiently, and persistently with all our heart—we would know His Presence more continually and enjoy Him more fully (Jeremiah 29:13).    With us, with Him. You will show me the path of life; In Your... Continue Reading

The legal and relational nature of earthly marriage points us to our security in Christ, as he will will always love his bride, the church, with a steadfast love. The union between Christ and the church is indissoluble—believers are beloved by Christ and forever belong to him.   Why is there both a relational and... Continue Reading

The Pharisees famously attempted to carry out some of the practices of those who follow the Lord. Yet, while they honored God with their lips (and some actions), their hearts were far from God…When we engage in the externals of devoting ourselves to God, but we don’t actually love Him with our heart, soul, mind,... Continue Reading

When life gets hard, when you get discouraged, remember God has called you to great works. He has placed you in a community of believers who are meant to encourage one another along this journey. He has given each of us the power to accomplish our purpose with His Holy Spirit dwelling in us. He... Continue Reading

“Here I am, Father, laying my fragmented heart before your throne of grace because I have nowhere else to turn. You promised that you would not leave me as an orphan, so I draw near to you as your adopted child to whom belongs an imperishable inheritance kept in heaven.”   Do you long for a... Continue Reading

Don’t be afraid to call yourself a Trinitarian. We believe in a thrice holy God. This God, who exists as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, redeemed us when we were headed for hell. The Father chose, the Son purchased, the Spirit empowers. As we live, we live in communion with the Trinity.... Continue Reading

The expectation of joy in Christ and the advance of his glorious kingdom ought to motivate us all to “attempt great things for God.” This optimism, grounded in the gospel of Christ, will prompt us to celebrate the first advent of Jesus, while living zealously anticipating his second advent.   When William Carey preached on... Continue Reading

The main problem with the King’s Gospel [is]…it is a gospel for our age—which is no gospel at all. Ultimately it leaves out the real Christ, and leaves us with a collection of wishes and cliches—which saves no one.   In a year when the Archbishop of Canterbury was forced to resign, and with continued... Continue Reading