Our final joy and eternal well-being are certain. Jesus has no guesswork as to our fate. While far from unfeeling, he is not tossed by the waves, as we are this side of heaven. Jesus is the Shepherd of the sheep, the Groom of his bride, guiding us home through a world of distress to... Continue Reading

The problems of the present are real, but so were the blessings of the past. The passing of a particular moment in evangelical life is lamentable not because it was irreplaceable, but because it accomplished something real, and those who saw it are, in a very real sense, different people for having experienced it.   ... Continue Reading

The law requires schools to provide parents with any and all information related to their child’s well-being, to protect students who may be in harm’s way at home, and to knock it off with the sex talk until at least the fourth grade.   “Queer” activist and Florida student Zander Moricz implored CNN’s audience on... Continue Reading

The lamps then can be taken as the Christian’s confession or profession of faith. This is how one enters the kingdom of Heaven—they must confess with their mouth that Jesus is both Lord and Christ.   Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to... Continue Reading

Disney has claimed to have “extensive measures in place” to provide a safe environment for children, but there are reasons to doubt it. Disney has seen a steady stream of employees caught in the dragnet for child predators.   The Walt Disney Company has long presented itself as the voice for America’s children. According to company... Continue Reading

Let us remember that the wrath of God and his just judgments provide hope for mankind. We simply wouldn’t want it any other way. Therefore, let us praise him for his wrath against sin and for his great mercy to spare those who repent and believe in Christ.   Last year, a video went viral... Continue Reading

The renewed mind is marked by a reliance on the Bible, the only infallible rule for faith and practice. It is sufficient. Through the light of Scripture, we begin to understand God’s holy character and realize our sinfulness—learning all that was lost in Eden, and discovering why we long to return from exile to the... Continue Reading

Sex without permanence, like a gospel without permanence, provides no safety at all, only a miserable striving after what cannot be grasped. Without the joy and security of marital permanence, it utterly fails in its purpose to point to the joy and security of the gospel.   A recent discussion in my home centered around... Continue Reading

The more you close your mouth, the more cognizant you will become of your own pride and desire to be heard. The more you close your mouth, the more you will listen to others. Who knows, as you say fewer words, the ones you do utter may grow in value and application.    The practice... Continue Reading

Don’t miss the heart of Christianity—being with Jesus. Proximity comes before power. The person of Jesus comes before the proclamation of Jesus. Life with God comes before work for Him.   One of the worst dangers facing church planters is common to anyone heavily involved in ministry: It’s easy to see God’s work up-close and, over time,... Continue Reading