Elijah, Naomi and Ruth, and the gospel show us that from brokenness comes God’s provision. Let’s be clear: the brokenness must not be brushed under the rug and ignored, but instead the brokenness should point to the beauty of God’s provision of new beginnings.  Brokenness comes in a multitude of different forms. Elijah’s brokenness came from... Continue Reading

The Gospel is preached to all people everywhere. The invitation is for all to come. The world knows of Jesus as loving and that Heaven is a nice place. Most people assume that since they have been invited that that is enough for them to end up in heaven. These would be the five foolish... Continue Reading

As much as we might find various forms of “toxic masculinity” in the animal kingdom, a good candidate for “toxic femininity” is the ostrich. This giant bird cares little for her young. She leaves them to be trampled on. God directs Job to wonder at such unnatural heartlessness. And yet, for the past 48 years... Continue Reading

Christian martyrs of old used to boldly confess that “To live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21) as they visited the sick and dying and stood boldly for the glorious name of Jesus Christ even as war, plague, and persecution were all around them. Where is such zeal for the Lord today?... Continue Reading

He’s generous. More than generous. And He’s sovereign. It’s His prerogative to do whatever good He chooses to do. Look at life with this frame of mind—don’t consider any issue by how you think God should have done it. The frame of mind you need to have is considering how God has actually chosen to do... Continue Reading

The one who prays more in public than in private, or only gives at special events when likely to be thanked for it, or practices spiritual disciplines and lets everyone know just how difficult a spiritual routine he keeps, is more concerned about the outward appearance than a heart-relationship with Jesus.   According to Jesus,... Continue Reading

The words struck our hearts in such a vicious way. Terminate—or abort—our baby? Stephanie and I looked him in the eye and said emphatically, “No. Not an option.” In that moment, the doctor took on a much colder, agitated demeanor and simply said, “Then there is nothing else I can help you with today.” And... Continue Reading

Racism dies the same way all other hatred dies, when, in the shadow of the cross, people see their great sin, and pride (racial or otherwise) is crushed beneath the two overwhelming truths of being stunningly unworthy and stunningly loved. But that’s a process, and one that will not happen by force.   And the... Continue Reading

In centers of learning across North America, the study of the past in general, and of wars in particular, is in spectacular eclipse. History now accounts for a smaller share of undergraduate degrees than at any time since 1950.    The world applauds the scientists who have created vaccines to deliver humanity from Covid-19. One... Continue Reading

Waiting for the return of Christ means lingering in a hostile world, in many ways experiencing a wilderness wandering, a sojourn of suffering. We participate in the plaintive cry of saints in the book of Revelation: “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on... Continue Reading