Many often use God’s name as an outburst of frustration: “God almighty!” “Jesus Christ!” Jesus’ name is not even respected, let alone hallowed. To pray, “Hallowed be thy name,” is to pray that God’s name be set above every other name—by every tribe, nation, and tongue—for extraordinary praise, devotion, and delight.   “…hallowed be thy... Continue Reading

God is not a genie in a lamp that we rub when in trouble only to banish Him back again to “His place” once things settle down. He is the Ultimate Savior and the Ultimate Master, and if you know Him as the one, you will have Him as the other. As such, God expects... Continue Reading

The Spirit lovingly but clearly reminded me that I cannot want the good gifts of Christ’s Kingdom without also bowing my heart to him as King. I’m so grateful that Jesus comes toward us in our lack and our sin, and he uses trials of varying degrees to prune and grow us. Our experience with... Continue Reading

Have you wasted your life? Are you on the verge of wasting it? Follow this once wretched man to the Savior. Whether you have been a horrible steward of your faculties through sin or through thoughtlessness, run to him who will even now welcome you. He prays for the forgiveness of his enemies. The moment... Continue Reading

As the work of Christ becomes more and more immersed in hostile cultural waters, as the influence of the gospel in public life wanes, our calling is not to wage a war but to bow our heads, even in small numbers, embracing the fact that God could answer an Elijah in the midst of the... Continue Reading

Both the trajectory (outward, not inward) and posture (teachable, not entitled) of Peterson’s search stands in stark contrast to Instavangelism, and it raises tough questions for those leaving organized religion behind. With what will you replace it? What’s big enough to fill the God-shaped hole in your heart? If Christianity isn’t the true story of... Continue Reading

“He is to be ejected, in point of fact as well as right, to exercise no more power or authority either over single men or communities of men, by means of any of those systems on which he has expended, for centuries, the utmost refinement of his subtlety. These shall melt away like the mists... Continue Reading

The believer who neglects the deliberate and active mortification of sin has a heart choked by weeds because sin is allowed to run free and his or her flesh rules their lives. He or she has a darkened soul. Even though they may indeed search for faith, love, and zeal, they will probably not be... Continue Reading

When we pause to compare our total theology (the Faith once for all delivered to the saints) with the actualities of our life, it just might reveal we have strayed from our calling. As C. S. Lewis noted, when we find ourselves on the wrong path, we must find our way back to the point... Continue Reading

Confusion is necessary because it is the seedbed for greater faithfulness. Uncertainty births faith. Bewilderment forces us to trust someone greater than ourselves. Perplexity causes us to think outside the box of our own strength and control. Mystery humbles us before our God. Where there is no wonder, no questions, no chaos, no confusion—there is... Continue Reading