If you’re going to tweet blanket statements advocating for the ACA or greater government control of health care, may I suggest you provide detailed arguments for why it works best and equals Christian compassion and charity. Christian compassion does not equal government control.   Recently longtime Evangelical Left activist Jim Wallis, approaching age 70, warned of... Continue Reading

The Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON) of Primates said they will appoint a “missionary bishop” for orthodox Anglicans in England and Europe, bypassing Anglican Churches in England and Scotland. The move came in the form of a communique this week from Lagos where some 24 leaders including archbishops, bishops and leading clergy were led by... Continue Reading

In the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), according to our standards (BCO 58-4), churches may practice either “close” or “closed” communion. At Providence Presbyterian Church, we practice “close” communion in our fencing of the table: we invite all those who are members in good standing of a Bible-believing, evangelical church to partake with us.  ... Continue Reading

“The more important the truths we share the more they deserve to be said in a beautiful way. Why would you display an expensive painting in a cheap frame? Preaching shouldn’t be merely about helping our audience know something, but helping them feel something, helping them see something.”   In his book The Artist’s Way of... Continue Reading

“One of the difficulties of rightly identifying the graceless man is his many commendable qualities. He is not just an out right scoundrel. He is well respected. The Pharisees were held in honor. The Jews of the various towns of Israel looked up to these religious leaders.”   The graceless man is hard to stomach.... Continue Reading

“It’s a shame to see something like a pipe organ, especially a good one in good condition, go without a use,” Executive Director John Bishop of the Organ Clearing House said. “But unless there’s somewhere active to put it and real interest in funding it, organs like that very, very frequently wind up in dumpsters.”... Continue Reading

Time and again, Paul chooses to look at the progress people have made and to focus on that. He knows they have a long way to go before they perfectly reflect Jesus Christ, but he chooses to focus on their virtues. He chooses to focus on how far they have come. He chooses to be... Continue Reading

I would never conversationally tell anyone that I’m a writer. I write sometimes, sure. But I know brilliant men and women who are incredible communicators. I’m a wife, a mom, and a full-time biblical counselor at a local church, in that order. I spend an enormous amount of time meeting with hurting families, troubled women,... Continue Reading

This is a call for forbearance and love, with a long-term view of growing in holiness. Whether we are correcting sins towards minorities or towards women, we should expect that it will take many years (perhaps multiple generations) to fully see the fruits of repentance. Courage is required to stand against long-standing sins, but patience... Continue Reading

On his blog, Lifeway President and CEO Thom Rainer observes that many churches have already dropped the traditional 11 a.m. Sunday service because they supposedly no longer fit the needs of their congregations. He asked several church leaders why they no longer hold services at 11 a.m. and found five common answers.   If times were a-changin’... Continue Reading