The problems we are facing go much deeper than culture and politics and thus cannot be resolved with a mere changing of the guard. Our sinful hearts are the issue. They are the root. They are the source of all the rot and decay, misery and injustice, corruption and oppression we see in our world at present.... Continue Reading

The Christian mindset means letting Christ be the King, losing ourselves to His mission and glory, and thus finding our purpose again. We must exchange the small ambitions that our pride generates for the huge ambitions that Christ offers. The cross calls us to go down in order to go up. We must lose our... Continue Reading

There is a natural fear of death, and the devil, and hell, rooted in all people, always. It may not be always felt, yet it is easily wakened. This fear puts people in bondage. Because of it, they do not dare to meditate on death, or God’s judgement, or hell, as deserved by themselves. However, Christ’s... Continue Reading

No matter who we are, “El Shaddai” is on our side. However, the battle also faces us as a corporate body, especially at this time in the Church’s history—when the evil one will seek to take advantage to discourage, divide, and disperse the children of God during the repaganization of Western Civilization. But God Almighty,... Continue Reading

If you find yourself convicted about your sin, then run to Christ and throw that sin at the foot of the cross. Don’t ignore the Spirit’s working through your convicting conscience, but heed the impulse that drives you to repent so that you can once again enjoy communion with your heavenly Father. As Martin Luther... Continue Reading

Once again, the gospel takes center stage. It is (and always has been) the gospel—and nothing else—that defines the people of God. The good news of Galatians is that the gospel formerly promised to Abraham has now been realized in Jesus Christ.   For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put... Continue Reading

God created man in his image and gave him dominion over the creatures (Gen 1:26–28). Although God made man on the same day as the other creatures, man is clearly higher than the animals. Part of man’s call is to set aside the seventh day. To worship and have an intimate relationship with God is... Continue Reading

To those reborn by the Spirit of God and hidden in Christ, God says, “You are like a tree.” And not just any tree. You are a tree with three defining features: (1) you are planted by the source of life—God himself; (2) you yield good fruit in season; and (3) your leaves never wither. You are... Continue Reading

Trusting God to govern our lives quiets many anxieties and affords much peace. Think of it: isn’t the unfolding of our lives wrapped in mystery? One small step this way and not that, one thoughtless act, one unexpected conversation, one small tilt in the rudder, and all is changed.   Saul stands as a controversial... Continue Reading

In every moment and every situation our sacred calling is to promote good growth instead of poor growth, to scatter good seed rather than bad. It is to do all we can to foster the kind of growth that will spring up into a bountiful harvest of love, joy, grace, and peace.   It was... Continue Reading