Long before sociologists began dissecting the concept of identity, the Bible recognized our innate longing to be known. In Scripture, names were more than labels; they were declarations of relationship to God, the ultimate standard for identity. Names reflected value, character, authority, and purpose—each one a signpost pointing to a God-given role.    Social media... Continue Reading

The very best thing you could do for the prodigal in your life is to grow in your own faith. He or she needs you to be a prayer warrior, and warriors need good nourishment. If you pursue God with all your heart, soul, and strength while you wait on your prodigal’s return, one of... Continue Reading

Even if we can’t see anything good in the tragic event that triggered our grief, turning to God means that we are headed in the right direction. Pain has the potential to stimulate growth in our relationship with God, since it often reawakens us to eternal realities. In this way, God can use our sorrow... Continue Reading

‘Uprooting Anger’ is a title that should be in every counselor’s toolkit. It covers ground familiar to most biblical counselors, but let me be clear: Unlike many of the counseling books published today, which are solid but tend to repeat the same information derived from Adams and Powlison and Mack, Jones communicates the basics of... Continue Reading

Serving self never takes us to God, but away from him. And if we persist in this long enough, God will finally give us over and let us have our way. So we must never forget that God will ‘not always strive with man’ (Genesis 6:3). He will not always extend mercy to us.  ... Continue Reading

This book would be a great read for those in ministry and seminary, or others who want to have a theological introduction to Hebrews. It would work well as a companion to a verse by verse commentary on Hebrews so that you have both the overarching theological points and the detailed exegesis of each passage.... Continue Reading

Cromwell’s experience and theology of conversion are key to his understanding of the Christian life. Together they affirmed the goodness of God’s wise sovereignty and his eternal rest in Christ.   The life of Oliver Cromwell is fascinating. From his role in the 17th century English civil war, to his appointment as “Lord Protector” (head... Continue Reading

Understanding the end and how the end has been brought into the present helps situate us in the story of the Bible, and helps us understand where we sit in the unfolding message of the Bible. And it orients the way we should think about God’s promises as already begun to be fulfilled, but not... Continue Reading

A man’s qualification for ministry cannot be separated from his leadership in the home. “The family is a vital training and testing ground for church leaders. It is your first field of ministry that must be cultivated. God intends you to develop and display in your family the relational wisdom you need to lead God’s... Continue Reading

The book, thankfully, doesn’t offer neat answers, tied up firmly like a shoelace. It doesn’t promise that darkness will lift, but what it does do is point to Christ. It points to Christ to declare that He is the one who truly understands what we may be going through.   Would it surprise you to... Continue Reading