Though Rahab was in Canaan when she spoke her profession of faith, her words showed she was no longer a Canaanite—spiritually. She was a Gentile prepared to worship Yahweh. She said, “Your God, he is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath” (Josh. 2:11). The “heavens” and the “earth” are an all-encompassing... Continue Reading

Both the Old Testament and New Testament words most commonly translated worship mean to bow down, kneel down, or prostrate oneself. A true worshiper is a submitted worshiper. Self-willed, rebellious, living- in-disobedience worshipers are not welcome before God without first repenting. This especially applies to the mature believers who should know better.   The woman... Continue Reading

This double-edged truth—that children are a blessing, but not ultimate—cuts across both ancient and modern cultures. To a world that idolizes family, Jesus says, “I am your true identity.” To a world that devalues children, he says, “They are a gift from God.” This perspective brings value to children, purpose to parents, and comfort to... Continue Reading

I totally believe wisdom has many counselors, and I learn from a ton of people and a ton of organizations. But there’s a world of difference between springboarding off others and relying on others to think for you. True creativity is risky. It means you don’t know how it will turn out. It means you... Continue Reading

While the specifics of what our society looks like are contingent, now that we’ve arrived at a definitely post-Christian culture, we should expect that the bourgeois values associated with zombie Protestantism would largely disappear. And they have.   It’s no secret that America’s working classes – more broadly, those without college degrees and professional jobs... Continue Reading

Young men in this generation are particularly susceptible to sloth. The opportunities to be entertained are endless; gaming consoles and smartphones feed our dopamine systems like an IV drip. Fake enemies, fake battles, fake sex, fake risks, fake camaraderie, and fake victories beckon at every turn.   “You can be anything you want, but you... Continue Reading

A study of the construction of places of Yahweh-worship, including primitive altars, the tabernacle, Solomon’s temple, and The Second Temple all anticipate a future and final temple that would be made without human hands.   The virgin birth of Christ has always been proclaimed as a doctrine to be believed by the church. It is... Continue Reading

Notice how Scripture is intentionally silent on the physical details of Jesus. We don’t know His height, skin tone, hair color, or facial structure. That silence isn’t accidental. It’s inspired. It’s deliberate. God doesn’t want us obsessing over how Jesus looked. He wants us consumed by what He said and did.   “To whom then... Continue Reading

In both state capitals, Salt Lake City and Boise, LGBT activist politicians proposed workarounds: Simply change the official flags. Erin Mendenhall, the mayor of Salt Lake City, proposed that three new city flags be officially adopted, including the LGBT “pride” flag, the transgender flag, and a Juneteenth commemoration flag. All three were unanimously approved by... Continue Reading

“I tell you,” he says, “ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (verse 9). What will God give to those who ask?   When we pray to God and bring our petitions before him, and then say in earnest “thy will... Continue Reading