Germany is historically a Christian country, the birthplace of the Reformation, and a stronghold of Western civilization. Although much of the nation has secularized, the remnants of Christian Germany are still visible in places. If Germany as a nation survives, those historic roots could serve as the foundation for Christian revival.   With the recent... Continue Reading

Jesus is the ultimate king of Israel. He’s the ultimate human. That is, he’s not the first Adam, but he’s the last Adam. And every one of the promises that were made in that previous era become ours—every one of them—through Jesus.   Growing in Holiness This is an important question, because promises are the... Continue Reading

The view that children are unnecessary burdens or optional accessories did not start with millennials, but it has reached its logical conclusion in that generation. The rapid disappearance and replacement of once-common family relationships, including siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents has made the world lonelier for young and old alike.     People often joke... Continue Reading

So many believers need to begin to think, and to think carefully, for God’s glory. Here are 30 quotes by 17 Christian authors (out of so many) stressing the importance of loving God with our minds and with the totality of our being.   Some cynics might think that my title offers an oxymoron. ‘What, do... Continue Reading

In the early fourth century, the Council of Nicaea convened to discuss the nature and personhood of Jesus Christ. Was Jesus simply another being, created by God? Or, was He truly God and truly man, not created but eternal? What was the true relationship of Christ to God the Father?    The Nicene Creed sets... Continue Reading

On average, kids are spending more than 16 hours each week in sports. Practices, games, and tournaments are eating up a large portion of a family’s time together. And when stressed and overbooked families are looking at their weekly schedules, it is often Sunday worship and midweek church activities that don’t make the cut.  ... Continue Reading

A few years ago it always seemed simple to find a few consensus picks. Recently, though, it has become far more difficult. So while I scour as many lists as ever, it is rare for a single book to appear on more than a handful of them. With that in mind, here are the ones... Continue Reading

An image of a baby lying in a rented hay box is so far removed from the world’s view of success that it can only come from another place, and mean something completely different.   Imagine for a moment that there is nothing of worth in this world, as worth has no intrinsic meaning. Each... Continue Reading

As the Author and Perfecter of our faith, the Lord “who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2). Let us, in imitation of our God, live a life of joy no matter the strife... Continue Reading

The Psalms have always been sung by God’s people. Therefore, when we sing them, we are uniting with God’s people over the earth and over the ages. Even though the languages are different, God’s people from Lusaka to Chennai to Sydney sing Psalms together. In doing so, we are united with all who’ve gone before... Continue Reading