We have all been in the situation where something we have been waiting on in all joyous expectation just doesn’t come to pass, and regardless if we know why that happened we are left almost feeling empty, done by, and left out in the cold. The Holy Spirit is here to tell you that you... Continue Reading

Today’s man is told to sit down, shut up, and apologize. Fathers are sitcom buffoons. Masculinity is labeled toxic. Boys are drugged for being energetic. Husbands are mocked. Strength is suspect. Authority is oppressive. In the name of progress, we have castrated the culture. And now the sons of Adam wander through the ruins, searching... Continue Reading

Only God can take a man who is enthralled with the things of this world and make him enthralled instead with Jesus.  Only God can make a rebel into a willing servant.  Only God can take a man who finds the law grievous and make it his delight.  Only God can make a man trade... Continue Reading

Wine is a biblical sign and symbol of blessing, over and over again in the Old Testament. It is also, often, a sign of cursing, so there is some ambivalence in the symbol. However, we’re meant to see this as a positive, even exciting development in Genesis 9. The man of rest, Noah, has achieved... Continue Reading

The honor of being God’s servant is scattered throughout the Scriptures. Moses was named a servant of the Lord, who even mediated, much like Job, between God and those who had done foolishly (Heb. 3:5). Christ himself is referred to as “my servant” who would be pierced for our transgressions (Isa. 52:13).   I had... Continue Reading

Look to the Spirit and grace of God to guide you into the truth of God’s Law, to kindle in you the righteousness of Jesus, and establish you in it until your life’s end (Rom. 3.31). He knows what He’s doing. This is the way Jesus lived; it’s the way we must live as well... Continue Reading

When we settle for simulations of adventure rather than embracing God’s call to real-world gospel impact, we miss the thrill of depending wholly on Him. God’s purposes often lead us beyond our capabilities so that His strength can be perfected in our weakness.   Barriers to Purpose What often prevents us from fully embracing God’s... Continue Reading

As I often tell my children, everybody born in the 19th century is dead. And where are they now? If Jesus’ words are true, many of them are now sadly languishing in hell. As parents we need to be asking ourselves: “Where will my children be in 10, 50 100 years’ time? Where will they... Continue Reading

Jackson cites sociologists who say religion provides the “three B’s”: belief, belonging, and behaviors. Its beliefs supply answers to the hard questions of life; it gives people a place to belong; and it tells us how to behave. All three speak to deep needs in human experience. As a result, Jackson notes Pew findings that... Continue Reading

When our circumstances seem overwhelming, we need to fix our gaze on the one who can change those circumstances. We may be aware of this truth, but it’s not always easy to do. Especially in the middle of the night when the ‘worry wolves’ prowl! How easy it is to forget what God has already... Continue Reading