When you remember that God is eternal, you realize that for all eternity God has been rejoicing over his Church, the Bride of Christ. His shouts of joy drown out our own feeble ejaculations of praise.   I was recently invited to an engagement party of a woman member and her fiancé. The father of... Continue Reading

Fulfillment comes when we work hard every day at whatever God has put in front of us. Even if it’s not your dream job or seems insignificant, fulfillment comes when we see the bigger picture of how our work combines with the work of others to bring about flourishing.   Some of us never really... Continue Reading

Each day, you and I are walking the path of suffering with Christ. By his Spirit, we are shaped and sheltered. And we have the heavenly perspective that points to eternal fellowship with the God who knows us and loves us. Our telos shapes our trials, but our Savior seals our future.   Is Christian suffering an obstacle or a path? If it’s an... Continue Reading

Real heart change is the work of God’s Spirit alone. Yes, the Spirit uses means, but by following the Reformers in recognizing that justification and sanctification exist as distinct but inseparable realities, both flowing from union with Christ, we can rest in the knowledge that our justification is secure and finished while vigorously pursuing Spirit-empowered... Continue Reading

If we are not busy living intentionally and zealously for Christ’s cause, being about our Master’s will, we are, in a sense, not truly alive. Let us not forget to pay heed to the times in which we live and take courage to act in response.   Some passages of Scripture are rich with context,... Continue Reading

“I brought unwarranted disrepute upon persons identified in the screenshot. For this wrongdoing I repent to my Lord and I apologize to the individuals, their families, and the church I serve. I have begun, and will continue, personally to ask forgiveness from those I harmed. I also confess the seriousness of these errors and sin.”... Continue Reading

Two pastors. Two very different responses to the same threat. One raised his voice in prophetic opposition to a dangerous policy. The other cautioned quiet from Christians to avoid creating any obstacles to the gospel. This contrast is not merely about tactical disagreement, but reveals something more fundamental about how pastors understand their calling.  ... Continue Reading

You may not know what lies ahead, but you can trust the One who does. As you face decisions—about college, careers, or relationships—ask, “Does this choice help me love God more fully?” Weigh your options against Scripture and seek God’s wisdom through prayer. Even small steps, like choosing to honor God in a tough moment... Continue Reading

The trinity of time, knowledge, and godliness come together to give wisdom and maturity. These are the things that enable us to see further than we used to. Through our own experiences (learning things the hard way) as well as by vicarious experiences, maturity accumulates. So, we should tap into all those resources of maturity... Continue Reading

Houses have doors that can open wide or be locked tight, windows that let in light or air or keep out rain. To the officers of the church have been given the keys to a kingdom whose subjects, for now, reside in the house of and family of God on earth. No one has keys... Continue Reading