This is the foundation of the Puritan family: A harmonious unit set up by God for the pursuit of his glory; an institution founded by God in Paradise designed for joy in the shared worship of God. It was the Puritans who lifted the family up to the highest level after centuries of abuse by... Continue Reading

There are two sides to weeping with those who weep. First, there must be brothers and sisters in Christ who are ready to listen. And second, the one who grieves must be ready to allow some brothers or sisters into their sorrow.   It is hard to talk about loss. And it can be hard... Continue Reading

If the New Testament authors interpret their Bible the way the prophets and psalmists interpret scripture, it is natural to wonder if that is where it started. Studying the Old Testament use of scripture shows that the prophets and psalmists did not invent their brand of biblical interpretation. It starts with Torah.   Old Testament... Continue Reading

We live in a generation that cares little for the past, which is why it is almost certainly doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past. One can only imagine what the tens of millions who died horrific deaths as a result of Marxist ideology would say if they could see another generation of young... Continue Reading

When we ask what we can do for our country, the most basic response is that of honoring the life and health of those around us. I pray that I never act in such a way that I cause another to face life-threatening consequences. Likewise, I pray that I never fail to act in such... Continue Reading

It is hard to see who God changes through you. Sometimes you see people light up after a conversation, other times it feels like you are ploughing a freshly salted field. And the temptation in those moments is to change the goalposts, to move from investing in people to counting the books you read, the... Continue Reading

In Irreversible Damage, Abigail Shrier has done for us the preponderance of work necessary to demonstrate exactly who are the enemies of all who value healthy children, healthy families, and a healthy society, and what tactics they employ. The gatekeepers we trusted to safeguard our children have not only failed, they have turned their teeth... Continue Reading

If we ask how a quiet person who minded his own business became so famous and influential, the answer is that Packer’s publishing was the vehicle by which his ideas were disseminated. His life therefore stands as a tribute to the power of the written and published word.   James Innell Packer, better known to... Continue Reading

We should understand Paul’s instruction—as Calvin did—as a prohibition to partake in idolatrous and ungodly living and worship that is contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ and forsaking any partnerships that would encourage such evil.   The Question In the thirteen chapters of Second Corinthians, Paul exhorts the Church in Corinth with an epistle... Continue Reading

These two letters afford rich reflection upon the triune God. We may trace four lines of teaching about the Trinity from these two letters. And then we may draw some implications from these letters about the place of theology in Scripture and in the Christian life.   In all likelihood, the first surviving letters written... Continue Reading