Is there somewhere in that chain where a link is broken and if so what will it look like to put it right so that you can play your part in building up the church, helping others see Jesus? Paul shows them one way of doing that is through what they sing.  Paul calls the... Continue Reading

Christians must live and speak as those who believe God exists, that God is more than a word and that consequently there is a moral objectivity to the reality in which we live. Without the clarity of the Christian voice, things tend to fall apart under the weight of relativism where man is the measure... Continue Reading

Hebrews 11 and the life of Jacob remind us that true faith is often most clearly seen by an old man, unable to stand on his own, still fiercely clinging to God’s promises.   I want to be like Jacob. That might seem like a strange statement if you know the story of Jacob. Jacob’s... Continue Reading

Marriage is not merely a piece of paper; it is a living picture of Christ’s unbreakable love for His Bride, the Church (Ephesians 5). By guarding the permanence of the marriage bond, the church protects the innocent, honors God’s creation design, and testifies to a watching world about the faithful, covenant-keeping love of God.  ... Continue Reading

There is nothing worse than the conviction of sin, which is why people go to such great lengths to ignore the misery unconfessed sin brings upon us. There is nothing better than to hear the words of David as explained by the Apostle Paul, “blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is... Continue Reading

God’s goal for you is Christlikeness. He is unwavering in His commitment to shape you into the image of Christ. He won’t stop until He has accomplished His purposes in you. That’s something worth staking your life on.   For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his... Continue Reading

Luke 16:19-31 quickly engages our emotions with its portrayal of Lazarus’s pitiable condition in life and the rich man’s anguish in Hades.  Now that we’ve met Lazarus and the rich man and witnessed the outcomes of their lives, we must reflect on what’s going to be different for our own lives with respect to possessions,... Continue Reading

Every pastor who has been in ministry for any length of time knows that ministry is messy. Churches are full of broken people making halting progress. Denominations struggle to overcome inertia, to avoid mission drift, to resist cynicism and the pull toward disengagement. But God is at work in the mess.   Every summer, when... Continue Reading

The Christian stands upon a revelation that cannot be revised because it comes from a God who cannot lie. We do not need the consensus of the culture to declare that God made mankind male and female, that Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, that truth is objective, that sin destroys civilizations, and that... Continue Reading

The Westminster Shorter Catechism remains one of the most effective summaries of the Christian faith ever produced. In an age often marked by theological confusion and shallow teaching, the Shorter Catechism stands as a reminder that clear, concise, and biblical instruction is not only possible, but essential.   The Westminster Shorter Catechism is one of... Continue Reading