What makes a true leader? The early church faced this question when rapid growth sparked a crisis. Their response revolutionized leadership—and their insights are just as vital today.   What does a leader look like? In a traditional Zambian court, observers once noticed that a chief’s advisor looked more like a chief than the actual... Continue Reading

There could hardly be better news for the people of Israel. Oppressed by the Egyptians, they called out to the God of their fathers. Their cry, far from falling on deaf ears, was heard by the one who created the heavens and the earth, the skies and the seas. God heard them, knew their plight,... Continue Reading

The High King delegates to us the shaping of life on Kingdom Earth as the population grows and diversifies, developing the earth’s resources. But we are to rule our portion of the kingdom FOR him, in alignment with the moral law of God written on every heart (Romans 2:15).   As we pursue a clear mission... Continue Reading

This is the sacred calling given to those who suffer—to lift trembling hands, to raise tear-stained eyes, to sing with wavering voice, to praise God as much in taking as in the giving.    Imagine that you are sitting in a prison cell. This is not some posh or even stark 21st-century prison cell, but... Continue Reading

In Jesus Christ, God pours out His wrath, taking it upon Himself. He thereby shows Himself just, for sin is punished in Christ, and also full of mercy, for the atonement of Christ means that He can now be propitious, or favorable, to sinners who turn from their sin and trust in Jesus (Romans 3:21–31).... Continue Reading

As we plead before our heavenly Father for his intervention on behalf of our nation, as we plead for a mighty work of the Holy Spirit throughout our land bringing people to repentance and faith, it is essential that we take Ezekiel’s words seriously.   Then the word of the LORD came to me: “Son... Continue Reading

If a Christian is really intent on following God, knowing God, and they’re fired up and want to be passionate about God, don’t make the mistake of thinking that doctrine and head knowledge is the opposite of passionate heart knowledge. The real heart affection that’s going to burn bright and is going to last must... Continue Reading

There has been no place for me to hide but also no place I’ve wanted to hide—not Sheol, not heaven, not the wings of the dawn, not lightness, not darkness. Jesus Christ has been real, present, and tangible—not just as doctrine or theology but there. Suffering with me, comforting me, assuring me, his hand in... Continue Reading

Dads, it is our task to pursue the hearts of our children—will we teach them the truth and point them to Christ? Will we model godliness and faithfulness for them? Will we pray with and for them? Will we ensure that we are with them in that place God has ordained, Lord’s Day by Lord’s... Continue Reading

My children are now 10, 10, 8, 6, 2, and 10 months. Sometimes we exempt the baby from Bible reading time if she needs to be fed. And sometimes the toddler is still finishing her nap. Beyond that, however, nobody gets an excused absence. To make time for family Bible reading, we actually had to... Continue Reading