We frame someone’s sadness as proof they failed. And we miss the holy strength it takes to feel deeply and still show up. Death wasn’t the end of this story. Even Lazarus being called out of the tomb isn’t the climax. It’ll be the resurrection of the Son of God which is the first fruits... Continue Reading

Tozer said, “Listen to no man who does not listen to Christ.” That’s the foundational question: Are those I follow those who follow Christ … humbly, faithfully, courageously?   It was Christ’s closing illustration in the most important sermon ever preached. As He came to the close of the Sermon on the Mount, He reminded... Continue Reading

We do not have the natural right to call God “Father.” That right is bestowed upon us only through God’s gracious work of adoption. This is an extraordinary privilege, that those who are in Christ now have the right to address God in such a personal, intimate, filial term as “Father.”   The next time... Continue Reading

The truth is that no matter how many possessions we have, how much people love us, or whatever good health we enjoy, our sinful natures will always desire more: more stuff, more adventures, more relationships, more admiration, longer life, the list goes on. The more we realize Christ is all we need, the more we... Continue Reading

He is the One who crushes the serpent’s head. John the Baptist identifies Him as our substitute, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). He is the true Brother who redeems His brothers. He is called from Egypt to lead the people of God out of slavery... Continue Reading

Within us, we can see an imperfect image of an ideal rational mind. As we know ourselves, we beget knowledge itself; as we want to know ourselves, we have an inquisitiveness for what we want to know. And so we can speak of an internal word (knowledge) begotten of mind, and the appetite that, when... Continue Reading

Drag queens are treated like spiritual leaders while pastors act like influencers. We live in a time where stating the obvious can get you canceled. But silence is not love. And neutrality is not holiness. Christian, if you’re waiting for the culture to turn itself around, it won’t. This madness ends only one way: when... Continue Reading

In John 10:11–18, Jesus presents himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep (John 10:11). Jesus further describes these sheep as “my own,” who know him “just as the Father knows me and I know the Father” (John 10:15). But who are these sheep? They are the eschatological people of... Continue Reading

A church can be doctrinally pure and morally upright yet lack love (ch. 13). This will be a serious hindrance to the gospel. Therefore, we should endeavor to speak and live the gospel in a warm and compelling way. This will mean taking a real interest in the lives of others. Genuine friendship adorns the... Continue Reading

All Christians should carry with them their Bible and several tracts. Pray to God that He will give you an opportunity to speak to someone about the Bible and Christ. Look for opportunities to give a tract to someone or to leave a tract for someone to read. In my travels around Asia, I often... Continue Reading