Take up the words of David, Psalm 5:3: “My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up.” Oh, what surprises of goodness and grace God has in store for you and me, if only we would pray without ceasing!   It’s important for... Continue Reading

Learn the lesson of the Amorite kings’ folly. One lie about sin is that sinning against the Lord is safe. Our efforts against him will fail. Any refuge other than God is futile.   When Joshua and the Israelites were defeating the five Amorite armies in Joshua 10, the leaders of those five armies fled.... Continue Reading

The answer is yes. And such a conviction fits consistently inside a plausible philosophical structure that realistically corresponds to our experience of the world and addresses the most important questions of our lives. Indeed, more than fitting into that philosophical structure, the resurrection of Jesus the Christ is the cornerstone, the linchpin, the loadstar in... Continue Reading

Discipline is not a secondary issue. It is Heaven’s dividing line whereby a church either proves its allegiance—or exposes its apostasy. Churches that refuse Christ’s command of discipline will soon find themselves disciplined by Christ, as their lampstand is confiscated (Revelation 2:5).   I. The King’s Command: Christ’s Mandate for Correction In the life of... Continue Reading

When we read Proverbs as part of the Bible’s big story, when we understand it offers principles (not promises) and tools (not rules), we discover a book that forms our character as we seek to live God’s way in God’s world.   Proverbs is easily one of the most widely quoted books of the Bible.... Continue Reading

The gospel is not just about personal salvation. It is the overarching true story of God, through Jesus, reclaiming and redeeming the life of all of creation—the cosmos!  So Jesus (who he is, what he did, and what he continues to do on a cosmic scale) is relevant to all of life, whether animate or... Continue Reading

We owed an infinite debt of sin that was imputed to Jesus. He not only paid off our debt but also made us spiritually rich with His imputed righteousness. We who have been made rich in every way should gratefully steward the material wealth that God has given us to His glory.   Imagine that... Continue Reading

There is something worse than falling away. It’s spiritual mediocrity. No scandal. No apostasy. Just slow, subtle, chilling compromise. You still talk about God. But you haven’t heard His voice in months. You still go to church. But your heart stays in the car. You’ve settled.   There is a death that never gets a... Continue Reading

When riches get you, you get nothing but grief.  When Christ gets you, you get joy, peace, and communion with him forever.  Have your possessions taken hold of your heart?   A man once had a daughter about to get married and he couldn’t afford the wedding. However, this man was a famous author and... Continue Reading

We are not stewarding our time well if we neglect gathering together with God’s people. Work only six days, and take Sundays off from your work to worship and rest. In addition to the Lord’s Day, consider each day how you might pursue Scripture, prayer, and fellowship.   Visit any bookstore or library, and you’ll... Continue Reading