Marriage is not merely a piece of paper; it is a living picture of Christ’s unbreakable love for His Bride, the Church (Ephesians 5). By guarding the permanence of the marriage bond, the church protects the innocent, honors God’s creation design, and testifies to a watching world about the faithful, covenant-keeping love of God.  ... Continue Reading

There is nothing worse than the conviction of sin, which is why people go to such great lengths to ignore the misery unconfessed sin brings upon us. There is nothing better than to hear the words of David as explained by the Apostle Paul, “blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is... Continue Reading

God’s goal for you is Christlikeness. He is unwavering in His commitment to shape you into the image of Christ. He won’t stop until He has accomplished His purposes in you. That’s something worth staking your life on.   For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his... Continue Reading

Luke 16:19-31 quickly engages our emotions with its portrayal of Lazarus’s pitiable condition in life and the rich man’s anguish in Hades.  Now that we’ve met Lazarus and the rich man and witnessed the outcomes of their lives, we must reflect on what’s going to be different for our own lives with respect to possessions,... Continue Reading

Every pastor who has been in ministry for any length of time knows that ministry is messy. Churches are full of broken people making halting progress. Denominations struggle to overcome inertia, to avoid mission drift, to resist cynicism and the pull toward disengagement. But God is at work in the mess.   Every summer, when... Continue Reading

The Christian stands upon a revelation that cannot be revised because it comes from a God who cannot lie. We do not need the consensus of the culture to declare that God made mankind male and female, that Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, that truth is objective, that sin destroys civilizations, and that... Continue Reading

The Westminster Shorter Catechism remains one of the most effective summaries of the Christian faith ever produced. In an age often marked by theological confusion and shallow teaching, the Shorter Catechism stands as a reminder that clear, concise, and biblical instruction is not only possible, but essential.   The Westminster Shorter Catechism is one of... Continue Reading

It’s clear then, that human beings don’t simply dislike evil; they often hate excellence, fruitfulness, favor, and blessing in another because those things expose what is lacking or disordered in themselves. For many, the greatest crime is another person’s success.   There is a proverb, but none of Solomon’s, “Every man for himself, and God... Continue Reading

Remember the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). It is God who gives us what we have to use, as best we can; and He doesn’t measure us by what someone else has been given. Be faithful where you are. Serve the Lord there. This is what pleases Him.   At Creation, God placed Adam... Continue Reading

We ask God for the grace to respond to complainers with the kindness God has shown us.  We try not to complain by trusting God even when our circumstances test us.  We ask God for the grace to see the cross and sing of His goodness.   She looked at me in anger and said, ‘you don’t... Continue Reading