In his investigation of wisdom, the Preacher lands on a second truth as difficult as our own mortality. Both the wise and the foolish die alike, and neither one is remembered.   When was the last time you walked through a cemetery? Such a stroll may seem dismal, but it’s quite good for your soul.... Continue Reading

The lot in the Christian’s life is suffering which produces an eternal weight of glory. If Christ, our Captain, suffered, then we as His soldiers can expect nothing less. If Christ, our Forerunner, has suffered, then let us embrace the same calling.   “Suffer hardship with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus” (2... Continue Reading

Knowledge can be dangerous when in the hands of the foolish, the immoral, or the wicked. Wisdom is not just the ability to “see around the corners of life.” Rather, it is the ability to live in light of what is true and good. It is about knowing the realities of the world, seen and... Continue Reading

Our desires to extol and praise God should be real, hearty, sincere and earnest, and not merely superficial compliments. If they are real, we may rest confident and be sure that God will have glory to Himself by his works of creation and providence.   Do we sometimes lose the wonder of the fact that... Continue Reading

Sasse encourages me to remember and praise God for all of his people, great and small, known and unknown, who have received their final diagnosis as their final challenge—their final opportunity on this side of the grave to testify to their love for the Lord and the peace they have in him.   Ben Sasse... Continue Reading

Proverbs 4 shows us the beauty of multi-generational faithfulness. One man’s decision to teach his son wisdom created a ripple effect that reached all the way to his grandson. One grandfather’s obedience became his son’s testimony and his grandson’s inheritance.   I think one of the most moving moments in the early chapters of Proverbs... Continue Reading

These brave Chinese authors are speaking truth power in ways that are both reminiscent of the 16th century resistance theorists and also in a manner that is instructive for many today.   [Author’s] Note: This longer than normal read is well worth it in our opinion. Moreover, an interesting case study arose in China that could... Continue Reading

Christ is King. King in the sense of being Lord of all. But not “king” in any type of political sense. His words to Pilate before His sentencing made that patently clear. And certainly not in a purposefully dividing sense outside of theological orthodoxy. The King who is Christ wants nothing more than for everyone... Continue Reading

We haven’t catechized our own people, let alone our culture, into recognizing the truth that a human embryo is a human being. Until we do, a pill like mifepristone that ends a life at seven weeks won’t feel like a technology being used to kill humans.   Most pro-lifers are familiar with significant abortion-related legal... Continue Reading

Molinism is a needlessly over-engineered attempt to shield God from His own sovereignty. By making divine decree dependent on human autonomy, its premise is as flawed as its implications. Molinism effectively destroys the efficacy of prayer, the security of hope, and the very aseity of God.   Consider the proposition P: If agent S is presented with choice... Continue Reading