Leahy’s method is well worth considering anew. And we’d also do well to heed his reminder that “the worship of the Triune God through the risen Christ, and the proclamation of Christ’s victory, are always infinitely stronger than all demonic forces in their strongest combinations” (172). Satan Cast Out is a biblically sound survey of... Continue Reading

“American politics is an endless argument among people who share a history, a geography, a culture, a national character and a broad sense of commitments in common.”  The Constitution gives us a way “to keep our balance as a nation, and avoid large mistakes.  And it forces us to act together even when we do... Continue Reading

“…The design of these technologies are so addictive and create such a strong response on a child’s developing brain and nervous system, that they aren’t safe in any amount. Especially for Christian parents, I would say, even if you’re thinking, we’re not letting them watch any bad content; we’ve made sure the content is really... Continue Reading

If we can reframe our expectations, then we won’t be so surprised when we get something good and it doesn’t seem good enough, and we can more easily start to notice what is good about it and not what isn’t. I think that gets easier when you add it to another strategy, to remember that... Continue Reading

The story that moved me the most was Keesee’s account of their visit to Yullin Church in Seoul, South Korea. Keesee dives into the history of missionaries and the beginnings of Korean Christianity, highlighting the work of faithful Christians who have gone before me…The book comes with a free film series that beautifully captures the... Continue Reading

Most of our culture’s elite storytellers are pro-abortion; that is why “The Pre-Persons” has never been adapted for the screen and has not been republished in nearly four decades. Stories shape culture, and abortion activists own virtually all the major franchises. The past few years have seen the propaganda machine ramp up with a stream... Continue Reading

Faith anticipates God’s goodness, even when ministry feels fruitless and the clay pot seems shattered. There is a resurrection coming. It may come immediately. But if not, that’s where this journey is headed. Every time your pot breaks, remember—it’s not the end. You’re not home yet.    Think about where you feel afflicted right now.... Continue Reading

A hymnal is a deeply human work. What you hold in your hands is real music, written and selected by real believers who you will one day spend eternity with.⁠ And what’s in there stays there. There is no refresh button. No infinite scroll. No additions or subtractions. And that’s a wonderful thing. The nature... Continue Reading

If you want to listen in to the conversation that some very fine pastors and thinkers are having about Calvin, then invest the necessary money and time into purchasing and reading this book.   Review of Derek Thomas and John Tweeddale (eds), John Calvin: For a New Reformation, Crossway, 2019, 567 pages. “It’s always better... Continue Reading

I am well aware that this may be met with outraged protests and shocked denial. Yet I am certain what I describe here is a real phenomenon, and that it needs to be said. I write in the abstract so that the message may be clear without creating undue or unintended offense. I believe one... Continue Reading