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Continue reading →: Reasoned Voices in the Midst of Rage
In listening to the various reports and comments concerning the murder of Charlie Kirk, a passage from Psalm 2 came to mind. The Psalmist asks the question: “Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain” (Ps. 2:1). The rest of the Psalm answers that question. I will…
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Continue reading →: Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend
Faithful are the wounds of a friend. (Proverbs 27:6) First, let me point out the obvious. The inspired writer of Proverbs 27 chose the word wound for a reason. Wounds hurt. That’s the point. They are supposed to hurt. When a brother or sister rebukes us or offers constructive criticism,…
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Continue reading →: When you have conversations, remember:I recently spoke with someone who does not embrace historic, biblical Christianity. He has many progressive, liberal political views and is not sure about many things spiritual, yet he is open to many of Christianity’s teachings. The conversation went well, not because he embraced the Gospel and the historic Christian…
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Continue reading →: The Redeemer Who LivesIf we are honest, we must confess the darkness in our hearts. No matter how good we try to be and the nice things we do for others, this darkness confronts us. Jeremiah summed it up this way, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can…
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Continue reading →: Silencing Self-TalkI am a big fan of prayer books and devotionals. These resources have enriched my prayer and devotional life. This year, I am using a particularly special resource, the Fount of Heaven: Prayers of the Early Church, edited by Robert Elmer. This book contains prayers from the Early Church Fathers,…
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Continue reading →: Where Does Sanctification Happen?Where does sanctification happen? It happens in relationships as we interact with the unique web of people God puts in our lives. Our webs of relationships are often complicated, messy, and painful, yet they are where God does his sanctifying work in us. This is especially true in marriage, where…
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Continue reading →: His Call Was Not An InterruptionOn Thanksgiving morning, a dear friend called to interrupt my morning routine. However, life does not have interruptions when viewed through God’s providence. I was saddened by the news he shared that his cancer had metastasized to his bone, but his unwavering focus on God’s blessings was truly humbling. He…
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Continue reading →: The Rest Jesus GivesAs I age, I am more aware of my limitations. I cannot do as much as I used to, and I often say I am tired. This leads me to think I need more sleep, but because of other physiological factors, I wake up in the middle of the night…
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Continue reading →: The Most Important ElectionLike many of you, I’m sure, I breathed a sigh of relief when the 2024 election finally came to an end. No more political flyers cluttering our mailboxes, no more incessant robocalls, and no more apocalyptic warnings about the ‘most important election ever ‘. While I’ve always believed in the…
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Continue reading →: Where There is Smoke There is a FireThe presence of smoke does not always mean a fire, but most of the time, it does. On more than one occasion, the Apostle Paul uses three words to describe the presence of the family of God: faith, hope, and love. Just as the presence of smoke indicates the existence…
The Established Path of Discipleship 