As the church has sought to gain and keep political power, it has often compromised by giving into the lie that we must always choose the lesser of two evils. The church has been forced into situations of moral compromise by a worldly political power Jesus never called it to have. From the very beginning,... Continue Reading

The fact that God chose us before the foundation of the world, sent His Son to die on a cross for us, taking upon Himself the punishment for our sins, granting us eternal life in perfect bliss with Him in heaven—this is what sustains us through many dark times. I don’t know how I could... Continue Reading

Let us never kid ourselves into thinking that obsessive political investment on social media or in private conversations with believers or unbelievers will further the kingdom of God one inch. The kingdom of God is furthered by the proclamation of the Word and by the work of the Spirit in opening the hearts of people... Continue Reading

It’s a travesty to watch an elderly Christian gripped with the same fear and worry that plagues the hearts of a young mom. It’s troubling to watch men who’ve walked with Jesus for 20 years flex their pride in their position or possessions the way teenagers flex their muscles. It’s painful to watch the same... Continue Reading

“If someone close to us expresses strong emotions, we should do something. We might ignore the temper tantrum of a child, but if friends or spouses have shared that something is especially hard or good, we are moved by what they feel and want to know more. Otherwise, it might be the last time someone... Continue Reading

“Tragically, more and more children from Christian homes are being drawn to cutter websites and pagan forums–often unknown to their parents. Many are simply being secularized through the influence of their friends online.”   I am a child of the technological frontier–the brave new world of exciting potential and seemingly limitless possibility. I learned how... Continue Reading

“We often find ourselves asking, What does God expect of me? What does he want? The answer is that he wants a people who will faithfully respond to his call to act in the pursuit of his promises, even at the most unlikely time.”   The God of the Unlikely Time Often our schedule and... Continue Reading

Some will ask why these things matter as long as the gospel is being proclaimed. In answer to that, I have two points. First, if we believe that our doctrines and distinctives are faithful to Scripture, wouldn’t we want others to be taught in the most faithful way? Don’t we love others enough to want... Continue Reading

There is also no good rationale for hate speech laws. There are two main justifications: 1) Hostile speech leads to physical violence, and 2) hostile speech results in psychological harm. In the first justification, it is held that violence must be stopped before it happens by suppressing speech that will cause violence. Coleman said that... Continue Reading

How many from your city and area will be around the throne in heaven? We don’t know but we do know that there will be people from every tribe and tongue and nation (Rev 7:9). That mission field, then, includes my city and we should minister there with a gospel optimism that God has people... Continue Reading