Understanding Schaeffer’s commitment to the existential reality of true spirituality is essential if we are to have the full benefit of Schaeffer’s books. Furthermore, it will guard us against misinterpreting Schaeffer when we simply pick and choose only those parts of Schaeffer’s teaching that we like.   Over the next few weeks, I hope to... Continue Reading

The peace of Galatians 5:22 is about the life of the members of the new society that is the church. Peace is defined by the wholistic and integrated character of the body of Christ, “when each part is working properly” (Ephesians 4:16).   The earliest image of the Holy Spirit in the Bible is His... Continue Reading

Nehemiah refuses to let opposition deter him. He renews his commitment to the goal and redoubles his efforts…The difference between success and failure often boils down to the willingness to stay at it and persevere.   In the most biographical of all his writings, 2 Corinthians, Paul says, “We have been given the great privilege... Continue Reading

God has placed each of us at this precise moment in history for His own sovereign purposes. Our calling is to step into the moment we’ve been given with hope-inspired courage, knowing who is reigning over all things: our Lord Jesus Christ   How long can a civilization endure when detached from its roots, most... Continue Reading

When God’s order is dismissed, confusion spreads into every sphere of life. When men abdicate their God-given role and responsibility, distortion follows close behind. The pattern is ancient, and the consequences are still with us.   Editor’s Note: This article is an adaptation from a sermon that I recently delivered. The Moment That Exposed the... Continue Reading

Whatever the race is that you are running for God, however many times you have been knocked down, the challenge here is get back up. Be among those who refuse to accept defeat.   Hanging on a wall in an office was a sign that read: “A PRAYER TO BE SAID WHEN THE WORLD HAS... Continue Reading

The things of this world cannot satisfy our eternal longings because they are temporary.…While Ecclesiastes does not aim to show how we find satisfaction in what is eternal…it does give us enough hints to understand the only answer possible in the book.   The only stable thing in our world is change. As technology accelerates... Continue Reading

Perhaps God is inviting us into something deeper than intellectual assent.…Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it” (Mark 10:15). A child does not demand a technical explanation before trusting a loving father. A child trusts because he knows the father’s... Continue Reading

A healthy church has a growing leadership and is always growing the next generation of leaders at every level of church life.…If pastors and elders don’t do this then the church is poorer for it.   Sometimes pastor’s feel like they have to do it all, after all it;s what they’re paid for. Sometimes pastors... Continue Reading

If by now those calling themselves conservatives and Christians cannot see through the demolition derby Candace [Owens] is trying to get away with, then I must say that I fear for her followers as much as her!…Thankfully many solid Christians and conservatives are speaking out about this dangerous false prophet and wolf in sheep’s clothing.... Continue Reading