Every time I read Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), it speaks to me in a new way. This latest time around was no different. But while I usually just latch on to a part of the Sermon… Read More ›
Practical/Devotional
The “Noonday Demon”: Why the Sin of Sloth Might Be the Source of Your Struggles
Sin is a tricky thing. We might think we understand what we’re dealing with, but oftentimes the problem we see on the surface is merely the symptom of a deeper, underlying issue. That’s especially the case with sloth (not the… Read More ›
Sermon: “Restored: John Mark”
I had the privilege of getting to preach one of the messages in our church’s summer series this week. It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to preach a full sermon, so this was really a delight for… Read More ›
A Biblical Prayer for Guidance in Uncertain Times (Psalm 25)
We are living in the midst of uncertain times, and for a lot of us it’s probably easy to feel overwhelmed by all the things that are rapidly developing every day — in the news, on the Internet, and even… Read More ›
Some Thoughts on How to Pray for America
In a country that is shaking, God’s kingdom will continue to advance. Here’s how we can pray together for our nation’s healing.
Fresh Mercy for Weary Shut-Ins
Pondering Lamentations 3 today. I set it as part of my “Bible-Reading Plan for Shut-Ins” because I knew it would likely fit the mood of this strange and stressful season. I was right. Today was the first day I’ve really started… Read More ›
Pursuing Purity in the Mind
The pursuit of purity must begin in the mind/heart. It’s not enough to stay away from bad physical habits (although that’s also part of the equation here). We must pray for God to renew our minds so that we can practice purity in our thought lives.
A Bible-Reading Plan for Shut-Ins
As more and more of us are being locked inside to hopefully slow the spread of this virus outbreak, it’s a great opportunity to spend time in Scripture and prayer. If you’re looking for a little guidance on where to… Read More ›
What Are Spiritual Gifts, and How Do I Discover Mine?
“Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (CSB) “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be… Read More ›
Your Gifts Aren’t Just for You (Exodus 35)
I’ve been reading back through the book of Exodus this month, and there’s a passage near the end that always grabs my attention. It’s in Exodus chapter 35, and it’s the first place in the Bible that mentions people being… Read More ›
