God has not forgotten you. He has engraved you on the palms of his hands (Isaiah 49:15–16). He will never fail you or forsake you. He will walk with you through every dark valley. The God who has numbered every hair on your head and knows every sparrow that falls to the ground is aware... Continue Reading

Or as James warns us (James 4:4): “Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” Yep, no one knows what tomorrow will bring. Yet most folks live as if they will live forever. Sure, we hopefully... Continue Reading

Are we living under God’s curse or should we expect it in another time? What do you see? Fathers and mothers butchering their own children to death, the state supporting it, homosexuality flourishing, wise becoming fools in their promotion of folly and sin, God’s order being hated, idols worshipped, the deity of Christ rejected. Such... Continue Reading

Dear pastor or elder, your congregants need to know that you don’t share everything with your wife. Trust can quickly disappear otherwise; and, your wives need to be protected from carrying unnecessary burdens. We are shepherds of the church–and of our spouses. Let us be wise in fulfilling our callings and responsibilities. Ask yourself a... Continue Reading

We can only make the best decisions we can at the time as imperfect humans with limited knowledge and abilities in a fallen world. Approach any and all tragic events with humility, wisdom, and prayer, so that you can be helpful and not harmful to those who find themselves in overwhelming and seemingly impossible-to-explain circumstances.... Continue Reading

The courage of holy conviction was most clearly communicated in those three little words: “but if not.” Their own comfort and physical well-being were not the goal of their faith. Rather, it was the worship and glory of their heavenly Father. Aren’t we called to live with this same kind of resolve (Luke 9:23–25)?  ... Continue Reading

A defining moment — that “first link on a memorable day” — can set the direction of a marriage for years to come. How newlyweds respond to these moments determines whether they stumble along separately or move forward together. Young couples, mark these four moments as divine opportunities, and allow the good news of the Father’s love for... Continue Reading

The notion that the gospel can be improved by blending it with Wokeism is sheer folly anyway. The Woke worldview is rooted in secularism—and arguably, Marxism. Its central claims and distinctive jargon are taken not from Scripture but from secular political discourse. It is a canon of doctrine deliberately designed to provoke conflict, prolong resentment,... Continue Reading

Like training for a marathon, rest from ministry will produce great results. It will keep you from burning out or getting injured. You need rest, perhaps especially when you’re feeling strong.   I’ve been working my way through a half marathon training plan for a race in May. The plan has me running a few... Continue Reading

Communism is predicated on class warfare, the idea that someone has something you don’t. Equity ideology takes it from simply applying to economics and instead applies it to everything, including education.   Once upon a time, the idea was equality, meaning we would treat everyone the same. This is a good thing, of course, and... Continue Reading