A healthy church has a growing leadership and is always growing the next generation of leaders at every level of church life.…If pastors and elders don’t do this then the church is poorer for it.   Sometimes pastor’s feel like they have to do it all, after all it;s what they’re paid for. Sometimes pastors... Continue Reading

John Witherspoon is arguably the most important Presbyterian in American History. There is not much of significance in his era that he did not influence in some measure.…If Witherspoon were to pay a visit to the nation today, what would he think of the religious, political, and educational situation in the land for which he... Continue Reading

If by now those calling themselves conservatives and Christians cannot see through the demolition derby Candace [Owens] is trying to get away with, then I must say that I fear for her followers as much as her!…Thankfully many solid Christians and conservatives are speaking out about this dangerous false prophet and wolf in sheep’s clothing.... Continue Reading

There were the thousands of pilgrims surrounding Jesus, shouting and rejoicing, but observing this unfold were the inhabitants of Jerusalem.…the religious leaders, priests, and governmental officials. As they looked at this massive crowd descending the Mount of Olives, shouting out Messianic prophecies, and following this unassuming man humbly riding on the colt of a donkey,... Continue Reading

When fruit becomes the destination, leaders start managing appearances instead of shepherding souls. The room stays calm, drift goes unchallenged, and clarity becomes the cost of keeping things together.   When diversity becomes righteousness and unity becomes faithfulness, truth becomes the thing nobody wants to examine. This piece names a category error I’ve caught in... Continue Reading

Protestantism, rightly understood, brings the Christian to the great riches hidden in the Word of God. Souls are reborn, families are restored, and cities are rebuilt as the Spirit uses the Word of God to regenerate humans. We must not forget that our Protestant forefathers fought and bled for those blessings.     On April... Continue Reading

Think for a moment about Paul’s experiences facing hardened, slanderous religious leaders, demonic forces, and an entire city in a mindless mob ready to destroy him. But in the midst of it all we read these words: The Word of the Lord spread and prevailed (Acts 19:20).   If you are a genuine follower of... Continue Reading

We cannot always explain why we suffer. To do so, to take control by explaining it away, would be to follow Job’s friends in their retributive principle or to follow Elihu in his claim to speak on behalf of God. Instead, we have to cast ourselves wholly into the God who is beyond our comprehension.... Continue Reading

A century ago, Dr. Witherspoon and our fathers were on the busy stage of life. They are gone now. Where shall we be a hundred years hence? Certainly, we shall all be in eternity, but will it be a blessed eternity? Will the world be the better for our having lived in it?   It... Continue Reading

Let us not forget that submitting to Christ’s Lordship includes making Him Lord over our clothing. Therefore, the simple act of getting dressed should be an act of worship that seeks to elevate and obey Him rather than exalting and pleasing self.   Let me guess what is going through your head right now. Women:... Continue Reading