As Children of God, we often find ourselves confronted by our own sinfulness. These falls can be disheartening experiences, but the book of Micah offers us profound encouragement. In Micah 7:8, after the sins of the nation have brought them low, the prophet declares as their spokesperson, “Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when … Continue reading Hope for Fallen Christians
What many people promote, though they do not know it, is a most dreadful evil. Our culture has even turned it into a motto: “Follow your heart.” There are situations in which that phrase can be innocuous. However, many people long for its most dangerous end and do not recognize the peril. Countless people have … Continue reading The Dark Side of Following Your Heart
We are likely more conformed to the age in which we live than we realize. Even those of us who stand firmly opposed to many of its most significant sins might still conform in other ways. We rarely recognize much of the worldliness around us because it is well-mannered and has an air of … Continue reading The Invisible Chains of Cultural Conformity
I had the incredible privilege of joining the Kurt and Kate Morning Show on Moody Radio today to discuss one of my favorite topics: the power of prayer. During our conversation, we delved into the "5 Things Prayer Has the Power to Do." We shared inspiring stories from George Müller and my dad and other … Continue reading A Conversation on Prayer with Kurt and Kate
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble! I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me!" Psalm 50:1 Believer, in this portion of the divine word, you will discover 1. your present portion, trouble; 2. your constant privilege, prayer; 3. your future prospect, deliverance. 1. Your present portion is trouble. You must expect trouble, and will certainly be deceived if you expect … Continue reading Troubles, Prayer, and Deliverance
Sometimes, our lives can get so messy that we wonder if God can redeem them. Reading through Genesis 30 and 31, we see how God’s plan proceeds even through jealousies, envy, and the strivings of our human nature. Sinfulness cannot thwart God’s plan. Though the sinner is guilty, the Lord continues in his grace to … Continue reading Messy lives, Merciful Savior
What is history? Is it a random accumulation of events, or does it have a specific meaning and direction? The biblical understanding is clear: history has a purpose and is moving toward the final climax in the return of Christ. Interestingly, many secular worldviews operate on the assumption that history has meaning and is progressing … Continue reading Nationalism, Law, and the Christian View of History
In the same way our bodies can get out of shape, our minds can also grow sluggish. Our ability to concentrate can grow weaker, the level of reading we can retain can diminish, and even our ability to think quickly and logically can begin to falter. The mind is like a muscle. The more you … Continue reading Love the Lord with All Your Mind
What is the weight of your soul? Though it cannot be measured by scientific means, it does have a weight of its own. The only way to measure it is to attempt to balance it on a scale against all the world deems significant. J.C. Philpot once explored this idea to our benefit. Below is … Continue reading The Weight of Your Soul
Why bother to pray? I have recently posted two articles about the power of prayer here on the blog, but I also had the opportunity to preach a sermon on the same topic this past Lord’s Day at Bethel Grace Baptist Church. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, we … Continue reading The Power of Prayer [Sermon]
The Fight of Faith 