God prepared works for you before you were born. Your singleness is a part of that, not a hindrance. You can thank God for His providence in your life, set your eyes firmly on Jesus, and perform those works faithfully. This is a sure path to contentment and joy in every season.   In her... Continue Reading

According to the Book of Church Order, a PCA church without ordained deacons is deemed to be in crisis, and the duties of the ordained office fall on the session/ruling elders. Such a situation is assumed to be undesirable and temporary.   Presbyterian polity was never meant to be a postmodern pastiche or a contextualized,... Continue Reading

In one of those videos recorded two months before his death, Charlie was asked what he wanted most to be remembered for when he died. After pausing to think for a moment, he said, “For the courage that my faith (in Christ) gave me.” In the midst of the growing evil of our age, the... Continue Reading

The doctrine of justification helps us glorify the triune God who Himself does all that is necessary to make us righteous before Him. May our reflection on the precious doctrine of justification always help us to praise and glorify God our Savior.   God’s Word clearly teaches the precious doctrine of justification by faith alone.... Continue Reading

Exodus directly challenges the idea that God does everything for humanity’s sake. Humans are not the ultimate purpose of creation. God’s own glory is!   God’s Work in Exodus On Sunday mornings at our church, we generally study smaller sections of Scripture than an entire book like Exodus. But some things can only be seen... Continue Reading

If we see the church as the first application of the gospel, we’ll embrace our calling to live as a united body, dedicated to walking in love, advancing holiness, and serving sacrificially for Christ and the gospel. We will foster church growth and spiritual health, support biblical worship and practices, and generously help the poor... Continue Reading

There is no situation so big or too hard for God to deliver us from it, but there are some heinous situations that God permits us to endure nonetheless because to do so is better for us. We may not know how or why, we may not see until glory (the bible gives some broad-brush... Continue Reading

Contrary to what the Pharisees believed about a works-based righteousness, Jesus is stating that salvation isn’t about their religion, rituals, or efforts; it is about God cleansing the individual and giving that person a new heart through the regenerating power and work of the Holy Spirit.   Over the years I have been asked what... Continue Reading

The Judge pronounced with definitive authority to the snake: “You will bruise the woman’s Child, but He will bruise your head.” The snake-man ignored that “but,” an all-important word to be sure, but the snake had no interest in matters of eternal importance hanging on a single word.   God sovereignly directs the destruction of... Continue Reading

It is the call of God that puts you into ministry, and it is the call of God that keeps you there. Circumstances will change, but the assurance that God has providentially placed you and given you a mission to fulfill. Every great servant of God has had a place and a people to which... Continue Reading