Biblical counseling is a partnership between people who are seeking God’s wisdom—a wisdom that goes to the heart of the matter. It is a wisdom that can penetrate a person’s inmost being (Hebrews 4:12).   Biblical counseling is a hybrid of discipleship and biblical friendship. Its occasion is when life seems painful, confusing, or unmanageable,... Continue Reading

The early church took what was likely a familiar melody and infused it with bold Christian theology. It proclaims Christ’s supremacy in a dark time for God’s people. That’s what good worship music does. It doesn’t just sound beautiful—it shines a light on the truth.   A century ago, archaeologists digging through ancient ruins in... Continue Reading

We cannot completely control whether others trust us. But we can do everything within our power not to give people reasons to distrust us. We can aim to speak sincerely, mindful of God, in the way that Paul describes his ministry: “as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we... Continue Reading

Despite his profound impact, Grimké is often overlooked in discussions of American religious and civil rights history. Yet he was a prominent leader in both the church and the early civil rights movement for over fifty years. His writings and activism offer valuable insights into the intersection of faith, race, and justice. His story is... Continue Reading

Dwight Moody, the renowned 19th-century evangelist, embodied Christ’s call to serve others, prioritizing others’ needs above his own. From personally driving a student to the train station to humbly serving as a carriage driver for unsuspecting visitors, Moody’s life offers powerful examples of selfless service.   I’ve always admired Dwight Moody as a tremendous example... Continue Reading

Europe is in a real bad way. Christianity has been in a massive decline there over the past few centuries while Islam is on a massive growth spurt. Christianity is what made Europe and the West great. Unless something changes, and quite soon, political Islam will be their final death knell.   That Islam is... Continue Reading

Fill your cup with the good things of God! Thirst for Christ, even as a deer longs for streams of water. Worship God with your family, your friends, and on your own. Delight in the great things that God has done and is still doing.   There’s the cup that Benjamin found in his sack... Continue Reading

Apart from Christ, we are all already condemned by divine judgment, and the venom of sin works through the veins of our souls to pull us toward ultimate death. The call of Numbers 21 and John 3 is to look at the Son on the cross—to look at the character of God, to look at... Continue Reading

When we come to trust in Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, God credits our account with righteousness immediately. That means we are saved as of that moment; we are right with God when we believe.   Paul often refers to the Old Testament in his letters, and he uses a key verse from Genesis... Continue Reading

There is a glorying and boasting that is good, which man is naturally framed to have. This is what David expresses in Psalm 34:2, “My soul shall make her boast in God,” and Psalm 44:8, “In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever.”   When the things that give... Continue Reading