God created man in his image and gave him dominion over the creatures (Gen 1:26–28). Although God made man on the same day as the other creatures, man is clearly higher than the animals. Part of man’s call is to set aside the seventh day. To worship and have an intimate relationship with God is... Continue Reading

Kennedy’s book is a welcome contribution to the critical discussion of worldview, especially as it affects Christian educational institutions. It provides a substantive history of worldview in German idealism and Dutch Neo-Calvinism. It offers guidance toward a Christian epistemology that is objective, rather than subjective in orientation. And while it does not answer all the... Continue Reading

To those reborn by the Spirit of God and hidden in Christ, God says, “You are like a tree.” And not just any tree. You are a tree with three defining features: (1) you are planted by the source of life—God himself; (2) you yield good fruit in season; and (3) your leaves never wither. You are... Continue Reading

Trusting God to govern our lives quiets many anxieties and affords much peace. Think of it: isn’t the unfolding of our lives wrapped in mystery? One small step this way and not that, one thoughtless act, one unexpected conversation, one small tilt in the rudder, and all is changed.   Saul stands as a controversial... Continue Reading

In every moment and every situation our sacred calling is to promote good growth instead of poor growth, to scatter good seed rather than bad. It is to do all we can to foster the kind of growth that will spring up into a bountiful harvest of love, joy, grace, and peace.   It was... Continue Reading

The one thing we really need to be doing in our preaching is offering Christ, unadulterated. He came to get us. He is the King of the cosmos. He became nothing, stooped low enough to scoop even us up and lift us to the heavens.    We’re at the confluence of a few different currents... Continue Reading

God Made Me for Worship is Scripturally rich, gospel-centered, and accessible for children aged 4-12. My hope is that God Made Me for Worship will encourage Christian parents to see the preciousness, dignity, and necessity of Sunday worship for their families.   Lately, I have been giving thanks to God for the recent influx of... Continue Reading

In Understanding Transgender Identities: Four Views, five authors, all identifying as Christians, engage in respectful, mostly irenic dialog about transgender identities and how they relate to Christians and Christianity. The book is a window into the many areas of dissent among believers and nonbelievers alike regarding identity, gender, sex, and sexuality. It is well worth your... Continue Reading

It is often forgotten that Sola Scriptura was designed to battle more than Rome.  For Luther, he was equally concerned about the opposite problem.  Many in the so-called “radical” Reformation had taken a posture of individualism, disregarding the history of the church, the classical creeds, and the church fathers. We might think here of Menno... Continue Reading

It is odd that an organization named “planned parenthood” does so much that has nothing to do with pregnancy. In reality, abortion and trans ideology are about sexual autonomy. This is why Planned Parenthood tells teens they can put puberty on hold: “You should be the one to decide what change you want to make... Continue Reading