Peter still had much to learn, but he was on the path of true discipleship. He was constantly reminded that: “Apart from Jesus, he could do nothing” (John 15:5). Did he love Jesus, even though he often failed him? Yes, he did!    In the face of the contrary and sometimes antagonistic winds of our present... Continue Reading

The Lamb that was slain is also the lion who has conquered (Rev. 5:5–6). Christ’s death on the cross is at the same time his victory over death, evil and sin. Thus, we know that even through suffering and death, God’s children one day will partake in that glorious victory of our Lord over everyone who... Continue Reading

Marriage and family life may be the arenas of human life where the ongoing work of sanctification plays out most vividly. They cannot make human beings holy, but they open the human heart to accept God’s grace and to understand it.     Men despise religion…The cure for this is first to show that religion is... Continue Reading

When we’re sitting in our studies with a desperate, beloved child of God, too often the first words that come to our minds have a taproot in our flesh. Instead of drawing up fresh gospel water to soothe parched throats, we offer shots of the burning liquor of the law: “Do better. Try harder. Buckle... Continue Reading

As we translate the words and concepts of Scripture, we must make sure that the target words and expressions faithfully capture the original meaning and sense of Scripture, rejecting the notion of cultural neutrality, and seeking always to reshape our lives and language according to Scripture, not the other way around.   It seems most... Continue Reading

Ultimately, evangelism is less about the method one uses and more about the message one proclaims. Evangelism, remember, is the proclamation of the gospel—telling the story, announcing the news.   Many Christians go their entire lives without being used by God to be the human instrument and means by which a person comes to Christ.... Continue Reading

As parents, we are called to engage, instruct, and disciple our children for the glory of God. As we continue to watch the darkness spread across our land, we must be gaining resources, tools, and ultimately taking responsibility to educate our children through a proper biblical worldview.   Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock... Continue Reading

This case provides a teachable moment for prospective students and their parents as they consider enrolling at a public educational institution in a day and age where Christian beliefs are more counter-cultural than ever.   Maggie DeJong, in her third year of a master’s program for art therapy counseling at Southern Illinois University (SIU), was... Continue Reading

What would Moncrieff’s solution be to our troubles today? More Jesus Christ. Not His glory mixed with the wisdom of men, but His power and His gifts alone being the source of our trust and hope.   In my study right next to a deer skull/antler mount is a picture of Seceder and original Marrow... Continue Reading

Oh may we strive by the grace of God to be as those wise virgins who were ready for the call at midnight, whose lamps were full, and who entered joyfully into the presence of the king.   Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went... Continue Reading