Like every other aspect of human society, broken relationships are the root cause of most behavior problems in the classroom. Christian educators have a better framework to address the underlying broken relationships, one which offers the reconciliation and restoration needed for lasting change.   Conservatives are quick to blame the systemic failings of U.S. public... Continue Reading

The Psalter tells the story from Adam to Solomon and the temple, down into exile, and finally looking forward to a new creation (just like the prophets) and, therefore, the restoration of all humanity. The door back into to our true Edenic home is opened through the great end-times sacrifice of the coming Davidic priest-king.... Continue Reading

The destruction of embryos and the production of frozen embryos are only two of the many problems with IVF. Several Christian writers have addressed other ethical issues and whether Christians should engage in IVF at all. Thankfully, other options exist.   On February 18, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Expanding Access to... Continue Reading

It is possible not to express an opinion on every headline, to pretend to know more than you do, or to get into fights with strangers because everyone else is doing it. It’s okay to defer judgment, to learn more before opining, and to say, “I don’t know.”     Conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat once... Continue Reading

While we can’t always understand why things happen, the gospel helps us see God’s nearness clearly. Far from leaving us alone when we suffer, God went above and beyond to make sure our suffering would end and that we could be with him forever.   As a teenager, I lived the sort of dream life... Continue Reading

If you are a pastor, one day you will stand before God and give an account. It will not be an account of how you pastored the internet. It will be an account of how you pastored your church.   One Sunday as I stood at the front of the sanctuary I was approached by... Continue Reading

Pragmatism is not of God, however, tragically, the corrupting influences of it are becoming more and more prevalent in the church with “Seeker-sensitive” worship being used to increase attendance. The goal is to get more people in the pews instead of having the congregation grow in spiritual maturity.   28 For which one of you,... Continue Reading

Whether seeking meaning in daily work, aiming to nurture a strong work ethic in your children, or striving to align your life with God’s will, these books offer biblical wisdom and practical insights to guide you.   While the word vocation has become synonymous in the English language with describing our careers and paid employment, the concept... Continue Reading

We must understand that wisdom is readily available, and we have only to listen. Wisdom already took initiative with us and came to us, not in a set of ideas, but in a person. Our duty is not to get everything just right and be perfect, but rather to set our hope in the one who got everything just... Continue Reading

If God makes promises in His Word, you can guarantee that the story is not over until all of the promises have come to pass. The covenants and prophesies link the ancient stories. What has been fulfilled foreshadows what is coming later in the story and ties the millennia of narratives together.   Does the... Continue Reading