“The problem that we need to correct,” say the authors, “is our view of the addict, so that we can minister to them as the Lord Jesus would have us to. We must see the addict as the Lord Jesus sees the addict–as a soul made in the image of God, broken by sin and... Continue Reading

The push for non-judgmentalism and tolerance and reckless acceptance of all things harms us all, and harms cultures and nations as well. Being free of all limits, constraints and boundaries may sound quite liberating, but in the end it simply and inevitably leads to servitude, and finally, to death.   That worldlings can greatly misunderstand... Continue Reading

We embrace our duties, not as shackles of an impersonal Fate, but as the vocations given to us by a loving Father. We stand at our posts not because “Reason” dictates it, but because Christ has placed us there.   In the lexicon of modern Western culture, few words have fallen as far or as... Continue Reading

After the fall, man still possesses all the natural faculties necessary to come to God. It’s not as though he cannot believe, for he believes in many things. Even the unregenerate have that natural capacity. But because of his corruption, man lacks the moral ability to repent of his sins and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation.... Continue Reading

Bethlehem stands as quiet testimony: God remembers His promises. And because He has already kept the greatest one, we may wait with joy—certain that the world Adam lost is being reclaimed, patiently and inexorably, by the Seed who came at Christmas and reigns forever.   Most Christians instinctively locate Christmas in Bethlehem. A child. A... Continue Reading

A Call to Prayer & Lament shows no evidence of following Christ’s commands regarding offenses in Matthew 18, and it appears to be a means of prosecution by public appeal. In other words, this letter was not written in good-faith.   To the leadership of pcaprayerandlament.com, I remind you, unsubstantiated accusations violate the Ninth Commandment... Continue Reading

If you’re wondering whether to make the effort to sing this Sunday, consider this. Singing to God might be just what your soul needs. And the person sitting in front of you at church? It might just be what they need as well.   I don’t remember ever crying much at church. I’m not a... Continue Reading

The great confidence and promise of Isaiah 9:6 is not that we have a Wonderful Counselor who will help us come up with a plan for our life and future. The good news is that Jesus is the Counselor and King who already has come up with a plan—and the plan was himself.   One... Continue Reading

What does it mean to be human? It means being men and women who have the capacity to know God, who should know and imitate Him in righteousness and holiness, and who govern creation under Him.   Unless we know who God is, we cannot truly know who we are. Is it surprising that when... Continue Reading

Be vigilant. The enemy may distort God’s truths to plant doubt. When such attacks arise, take heart; these struggles are a normal part of the spiritual journey.   Giving your life to Jesus is the most joyful experience a person can have. However, Satan relentlessly targets the regenerated people of God, seeking to disrupt their... Continue Reading