Head and heart aren’t the same thing. Knowledge about Jesus’ works doesn’t necessarily translate into love for him (Revelation 2:4). You can even know the theological implications of those works: his active obedience to the Father throughout his life; Jesus’ death and resurrection, leading up to his ascension; his present interceding at the right hand... Continue Reading

There are many more of Jesus’ words, and they are found in the Bible, the Bible people are buying. But are they reading? Are they heeding? Are they obeying?   The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Bible sales went up 22% since 2024, and the Morning Wire podcast featured a story on this. What... Continue Reading

As we age in the Lord, our growth doesn’t stop, but it is different. The fruit becomes more standard, but the growth becomes less visible to the outside world. The heart is stirred, not over truths newly discovered, but a deepening love of the old truths. Instead of loving a doctrine like a child loves... Continue Reading

In regular conversation with others, we respond with amazement, interest, thanksgiving, celebration, rejoicing, and so on. The same is true in our Bible reading. Prayer is a response to God’s mighty deeds, marvelous grace, bountiful heart, and awesome attributes found in Scripture that connects with our lives.   If you are gearing up to read... Continue Reading

Any modern-day religious leaders thinking they are doing God a service by blessing what he hates are as good as an example as any of rank apostasy and moral depravity in our churches.   A new religious development to be aware of: The headline goes like this: “Priests hold ceremony to bless child offerings to... Continue Reading

In the end, even wealth and prosperity itself is worthless if it is not enjoyed with gratitude and in humble service to the Lord, as well as open-handed generosity to the saints: “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it” (Proverbs 15:16). At the same time,... Continue Reading

As you consider the Father’s heart for your own life, let him be the Father of mercies to you. He is not cautious in his tenderness toward you. He multiplies mercies for your every need, and there is nothing he would rather do. “Remember,” said the Puritan John Flavel, “that this God is your Father,... Continue Reading

The world is focused on fire. Let that focus be the means God gives you to plead with the dying. Can you imagine the Judgment arriving and your mother, father, child, or church member being with the tares? Worse yet, can you imagine in those final moments them turning to you and asking, “Why didn’t... Continue Reading

Our careful scientific assessment of basic human sexual physiology—an evaluation completely consistent with our commonsense understanding of human sexual development—clears up the confusion that many experience regarding sex and gender.   On August 9, 2024, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the gold medal in women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics. The celebration was clouded, though,... Continue Reading

God in his glory is exalted above the highest heights of creation, beyond even the farthest reaches of the universe. From his heavenly throne the Lord rules all things according to his wise purpose.   Years ago, one of the young women in the church that I was pastoring was given the opportunity to meet... Continue Reading