Seven words that explain the posture of a man who is humble and contrite and who trembles at God’s word. Seven words that show dependence, not sufficiency. Conviction, not arrogance. Seven words that show real faith and repentance.    Seven words. Seven words that showed the heart of a man who went home justified. Seven... Continue Reading

The themes of purpose, communication, sending, nations, and salvation all point to God’s mission. As someone said, “If you take mission out of the Bible, all you’re left with is a front cover and back cover.” Truly, the whole Bible is a missionary document.   As you have read through your Bible, maybe you have... Continue Reading

In verse 11:1, the author of Hebrews says that we can trust that God’s salvation, protection and provision are still there for us, even though they may appear to be “things not seen.” In spite of their apparent absence, we are told to trust that they exist. Why? On what basis? On the basis of... Continue Reading

If you find that being conformed to Christ is difficult, do not lose heart. You are not alone. Sanctification is hard work. And yet, challenging as it is, you can rest in God’s precious promise that “he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ”... Continue Reading

Let us anchor our emotions on God and His promises. Nothing can pluck us out of His hand. Nothing can separate us from His love. He holds us fast and He keeps us close. He is our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. He is our heavenly Father who knows our needs even if we do not... Continue Reading

We Shall All Be Changed is an honest book. Pipkin’s personal stories will resonate with anyone who has lost a family member. But it’s also a gospel-infused, hopeful book written with beauty and truth. Having read it, I fear death less but hate it more as an enemy. And I believe down to my bones that... Continue Reading

It is important that we don’t lose sight of what we are supposed to be about. We are in the business of disciple-making. The end to which our outreach activities must point is the making of disciples. If they are not doing that, or we have no plan or understanding of how we get people... Continue Reading

Don’t settle for quick answers on a text. Think bigger and take stock of how your text fits into the author’s larger argument. In this way, you may find your Bible study more enriching, encouraging, and enlightening than you expected.     Last week, I argued for the value of “thinking bigger” in your Bible... Continue Reading

Audrey passed away in October 1998, and Wally in April 2013. Both are buried a short distance from the farm they worked from the time they married well into their elder years, in a small cemetery next to the little evangelical country church they faithfully attended and served for most of their lives. They were... Continue Reading

We should be expecting our faith to touch and change every aspect of our lives. We should expect the Bible to provide wisdom for every decision we’re making, even if this is often more about developing wise lives and minds so that we can make godly decisions. Which means that our Christian formation should touch all... Continue Reading