My family and I are working through a Bible reading plan. If you have never attempted to work through a Bible reading plan, I can tell you that it can be both rewarding and challenging. The rewarding part, of course, comes at the end. If that is the case, I imagine you can guess where … More God, Where are You?

When I was a kid, I grew up in a family business. Our business was simple: jewelry. There were all sorts of gems and precious metals I encountered as a youngster that still boggle my mind. It was nothing to see on an ordinary Tuesday night to see diamond rings, expensive watches, and bedazzled earrings. … More A Golden Chain

When we consider the Apostle Paul’s language in Romans 7, he reminds us of the centrality of our new identity as those united to Christ. This union to Christ is a life-altering reality. God makes demands of us as His people. Romans 7:1-5 can be summarized under this central idea: You must live according to … More Completely, Unreservedly, Fruitful

We, as a culture, seem to have really lost the art of waiting. Two-day shipping, commercial-free streaming, and drive through fast food seems to have swiftly ushered out the practice of patience in our times. Yet there is an element of God’s design for humanity that includes rhythms of waiting. The weekly Sabbath, the gestation … More The Art of Waiting

Our church spent the summer working through portions of the book of Psalms. They are all treasures in various ways and have different occasions for use. Psalm 46 is one worth noting, in that it was a crucial tool in the founding of the Reformational churches in the 1500s. Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformer, paraphrased … More God with Me

In several respects, evangelism is different than any other Christian practice. It entails intentionally speaking to a lost person about Jesus. Although our behavior should be consistent with the gospel we are sharing, evangelism is still that—sharing the good news that Christ died for sinners and calling a person to repent and believe the message. … More Evangelism in the Age of Technology