In a polarized, contentious evangelical moment, Christians should hold fast to our creed and our community, without confusing them. Let’s cultivate deep conviction in the total truthfulness of Scripture, so that even when the world would say we should give up on it, we know whom we have believed.   What makes Christians different from... Continue Reading

Once you understand that the Bible is one grand story that runs from start to finish, individual passages settle into place. The storyline runs from creation to new creation…it is the chronicle of God’s astonishing plan to save the world from its rebellion against Him.   The One Epic Story of the Bible Have you... Continue Reading

Five, Rome regards Mary as co-redemptrix with Christ, calling her “Mediatrix,” applying to her titles which scripture reserves to Christ and the Holy Spirit (“Advocate, Helper” catechism 969),  and speaking of her as “Queen over all things” (966), whose “saving office . . . continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation” (969). Rome... Continue Reading

When trouble comes, and it will, don’t start with the trouble. Start with the Rock who pulled you out of the pit. Don’t hide His faithfulness. Don’t despair as if He’s gone. You are poor and needy. But the Lord takes thought for you. He is your help. He is your deliverer. And He will... Continue Reading

If you do not know what to say to those in heartache, just be there with them. Open up your hearts and your homes, make yourself available to them, and help them to grieve. Remind them of the light of Christ when they are in the darkness of sorrows.   We have all dealt with... Continue Reading

Let us walk wisely in the days we’ve been given and despite the trials we’ve been gifted. William Gurnall wrote, “The saint’s sleeping time is Satan’s tempting time.” How will we use these God-given days?…Let’s look carefully how we walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.   Carpe... Continue Reading

Although morality matters to God, the ultimate Christian ideal, as taught by Jesus, isn’t obedience to a moral code. It is abiding in Him (John 15:1–17). When that is our top priority, everything else falls into place. “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”... Continue Reading

What will the Farmer find in your field? He sent the rain. It fell on your head and soaked your shoes. It softened the ground around your heart. What’s growing? Fruit or thorns?   Hebrews 6:4-8 The clock above the sanctuary door was running fast again. It always did on Sunday nights. A moth tapped... Continue Reading

Gentlemen, remember that you bear a unique responsibility and calling to lead your families in all manner of things, one of which is leading them in keeping the Sabbath holy. As husbands, fathers, and heads of households, you set the spiritual tone in your households. If you have been neglecting the Lord’s Day with your... Continue Reading

Christians need to learn how to distinguish the categories of right-wrong and wise-unwise. Learning the distinction will help us avoid labeling something as wrong when it is simply unwise (from the perspective of the evaluator).   How many times have I heard someone say, “That’s just wrong!” when the action being discussed isn’t wrong in... Continue Reading