Time will tell whether the next pope will follow in Francis’s footstep and permit the continuation of liberal Protestant policies. It’s up to the men who will be gathering in the Sistine Chapel in the coming weeks. As a Catholic friend once said to me about the last papal election, the Holy Spirit never errs.... Continue Reading

Scripture, however, does affirm the wickedness of the human heart…in a general sense in Jeremiah 17:9… I also sincerely wish that he and others – particularly those who name the name of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord – will guard themselves against the practice of worldly men in the designating of others in dehumanizing... Continue Reading

Victims see only themselves; victors see beyond themselves. Victims are destroyed by the circumstances; victors overcome the circumstances. The story is always bigger than the moment, and we are part of the story. God is at work in whatever trouble comes our way, even if that trouble involves the evil of others.   Bad things... Continue Reading

Christ’s resurrection was more than a mere resuscitation of life. Jesus raised several persons from the dead (e.g., a young man, Jairus’s daughter, Lazarus). But none of these “resurrections” marked the turning point in history.   Easter Sunday marks the movement from humiliation to exaltation in the work of Christ. During his earthly ministry, Jesus... Continue Reading

We do best to accept God’s design and to embrace it with confidence rather than reject it with frustration. As Christians, we speak often of the reality and the goodness of God’s design. We believe this in theory. But the differences between men and women—differences that were deliberately designed by God—allow us to practice what... Continue Reading

Biblical counseling is a partnership between people who are seeking God’s wisdom—a wisdom that goes to the heart of the matter. It is a wisdom that can penetrate a person’s inmost being (Hebrews 4:12).   Biblical counseling is a hybrid of discipleship and biblical friendship. Its occasion is when life seems painful, confusing, or unmanageable,... Continue Reading

The early church took what was likely a familiar melody and infused it with bold Christian theology. It proclaims Christ’s supremacy in a dark time for God’s people. That’s what good worship music does. It doesn’t just sound beautiful—it shines a light on the truth.   A century ago, archaeologists digging through ancient ruins in... Continue Reading

We cannot completely control whether others trust us. But we can do everything within our power not to give people reasons to distrust us. We can aim to speak sincerely, mindful of God, in the way that Paul describes his ministry: “as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we... Continue Reading

Despite his profound impact, Grimké is often overlooked in discussions of American religious and civil rights history. Yet he was a prominent leader in both the church and the early civil rights movement for over fifty years. His writings and activism offer valuable insights into the intersection of faith, race, and justice. His story is... Continue Reading

Dwight Moody, the renowned 19th-century evangelist, embodied Christ’s call to serve others, prioritizing others’ needs above his own. From personally driving a student to the train station to humbly serving as a carriage driver for unsuspecting visitors, Moody’s life offers powerful examples of selfless service.   I’ve always admired Dwight Moody as a tremendous example... Continue Reading