In his moral failing and distorted view of God, he certainly felt distant from Him. Yet in his repentance, he gives one of the richest confessions of God’s faithfulness to His people: “Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me... Continue Reading

The unseen realities of the heart inevitably become visible in action. As 1 John 4:20–21 reminds us, anyone who claims to love God while hating his brother deceives himself; love for the unseen God must be reflected in love for the brother we can see.     It is relatively easy to profess love for... Continue Reading

We eagerly await the return of Christ; something good is coming. And as we wait for His coming, we must also endure this treacherous life. We must face the difficult moments, the trying times, the painful circumstances by faith in the Son of God, knowing that one day—one day soon—He will come back.    ... Continue Reading

In the 1980s, I sold real estate for two years and didn’t take it back up until 30 years later. 1985 and 2015 were quite different as to how business was done; I had to adjust. The answer to the job market and everything else that AI touches is not to throw up our hands... Continue Reading

Secular pressure is closing around Christian conviction in ways that were still unthinkable a decade ago. A confident Islamic presence is rising in the West, unashamed of its own tradition and clear about what it believes. A progressive movement that has only been dormant for a season will return, and it will return with interest.... Continue Reading

It takes immense courage and humility to take whatever rage we have against evildoers—of the local or cosmic variety—and entrust their fates to the God of the universe. What are you angry about today? Let go of it and entrust it to the God of perfect justice.   My annual Bible reading plan had me... Continue Reading

If the church isn’t singing with hearts full of love and affection for Christ, then we missed the mark. May God find true worshipers in our churches.   I’ve always struggled with the title Worship Leader. It’s not that I think it’s unbiblical, I’ve just always thought it may miscommunicate something about worship. Typically this... Continue Reading

The conscience is a gift from God, so all men are without excuse; we are all sinful, and we know it. When we understand that reality, the only options left are: should we stay in our misery, or is there anyone who can free us from our wickedness? The answer the Bible gives is simple:... Continue Reading

The solution to the crisis of manhood is not found first in cultural reform, but in ecclesiastical faithfulness. It begins with the church making disciples, which is exactly what Christ called us to do.   Blaming the culture has become something of a reflex. We look out at the world around us, and we understand... Continue Reading

America was not founded on secular philosophy dressed in religious language but on theological conviction applied with uncommon seriousness to the ordering of public life. That theology is not dead. It needs to be believed and lived, in our homes, our churches, our schools, and our public square.   In Harvard’s early rules and precepts,... Continue Reading