Joe Rogan and the Search for Transcendence
Technology and Psychedelics
As the process of re-enchantment continues, I believe we will see more and more people dissatisfied with the hollow cave of materialistic atheism and seeking experiences of the transcendent. Will the church be ready to offer compelling answers to their questions? And will the worship and fellowship of the church be so imbued with the... Continue Reading
Its Leaf Does Not Wither | Psalm 1:3
Only the most deeply rooted trees can keep their leaves green during its scorching heat.
Charles Spurgeon once fittingly wrote: “The Lord’s trees are all evergreens. No winter’s cold can destroy their verdure; and yet, unlike evergreens in our country, they are all fruit bearers.” Each season will bring its own variety and quantity fruit in the life of a Christian, yet throughout each season, the blessed man’s leaves remain green.... Continue Reading
3 Prayers to Pray before Going to Sleep Tonight
Those moments before you sleep are a wonderful chance to pray through some specific promises from God’s Word.
Sleep well tonight because God never does, and He has made provision for you in the gospel, and when you wake up in the morning, you will find a fresh set of mercies to meet you then. What’s the last thing you think about before going to sleep? Do you number sheep? Do you... Continue Reading
Deconstruction’s Timely Reminder for Christians
A Christian identity or belief built on something other than the gospel will always erode and crack under the pressure.
If we build our hope and faith on anything other than Jesus Christ clothed in the gospel, then we are building our faith on sinking sand. The moment a church hurts you, a pastor fails you, or the church fails in living out the gospel in the world, your faith will be shaken because you... Continue Reading
The Mystery of Being Human in a Dehumanizing World
When we make time for and embrace a person who has Down Syndrome we embrace, and are embraced by, the image of God.
Christ told us where we would encounter him in this world, whether to our credit or shame, among the hungry, thirsty, naked, stranger, sick, and imprisoned (Matthew 25:31–46); he declares, that “whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me” (John 13:20). In the summer... Continue Reading
Serve God While You Have Strength
Use your remaining days and your remaining strength to sacrifice and serve for your Master.
No time spent serving Him will be wasted. Don’t waste your energy. While there is time, redeem it. Make the most of it. Remember your Creator in the days of your youth. Breaking news: We are all going to die. But prior to death, we lose our strength and energy. Old age comes with... Continue Reading
Wokeness and the OT Civil Law
Wokeness seeks to separate the laws that govern men from the changeless laws of God that establish Biblical justice and equity in the land.
The woke gospel is a false gospel. The gospel that we teach is a Biblical gospel that does not reject the principles of the Old Testament law. It is a gospel that is focused on Jesus Christ. That gospel sets us free to establish order and justice under the good and gracious rule of King... Continue Reading
Social Media and Spiritual Warfare: Part 1
Christians ought to be particularly aware of the dangers that social media poses to our souls.
Social media has allowed us to keep in touch with friends and family across the globe, discover new information and meet people with similar interests. But at what price? Let us safeguard our souls while navigating this virtual world. Social media has unquestionably transformed the way we behave. While some of these changes have... Continue Reading
Unredacted Jesus
Everyone wants Jesus to stop talking about the things that make them uncomfortable.
I wonder sometimes if we redact Jesus because we aren’t fully convinced of his goodness. If we’re not totally sold on the truth that he has come to bring life and life to that full. We think that there’s an alternative, or an amalgam of Jesus teaching and the world’s, that is somehow better. ... Continue Reading
Are You Getting in the Way of God’s Work?
The good news of the gospel is that God uses us and our messy lives rather than requiring the perfect and pristine.
An expert knowledge of our own finitude becomes an opportunity for humility, dependence, and wisdom. As we give ourselves grace to be imperfect, resting in God’s merciful posture toward us rather than our own competencies and successes, we can simultaneously give this same grace and compassion to others. We all know that God uses... Continue Reading
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