A great tragedy of much of modern evangelicalism is not only that we have neglected to think deeply, but that in doing so, we have also forgotten how to feel rightly. In Mark Noll's book, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, he argues that Evangelicals have largely abandoned serious intellectual engagement. He then traces that … Continue reading The Scandal of the Evangelical Heart
In a Christian culture saturated with messages of constant victory and unshakable peace, we’ve lost something vital—the ability to lament. This sermon on Lamentations 1 walks us through the sorrow-soaked poetry of Jeremiah, inviting us to rediscover lament as a holy, Spirit-led act of worship. Too often, Christians are made to feel that grief, sorrow, … Continue reading Finding Grace in Lament
When we lose something, we first look in the last place we saw it. Charles Spurgeon suggests that this advice applies when we seem to have lost the company of Christ. Though the Christian is secure in his salvation, God will sometimes withdraw his presence from us (Psalm 13:1). Does this describe your current condition? … Continue reading When God Seems Distant
Life has been hectic lately, which accounts for the lack of new posts. From my full-time job to teaching a class at the law school and providing pulpit supply for a local church, my downtime to write has been limited. I plan to return to it in a couple of weeks when things get back … Continue reading How to Rejoice in the Acension
My son, Mark Eaton, has a new novella releasing this week: The Daughters of the Wandering Isle. It’s a beautifully written, imaginative tale full of mystery, lyrical prose, and unexpected depth. To give you a taste of what’s in store, I’m sharing the first chapter below. If you enjoy it, the full novella is available … Continue reading Daughters of the Wandering Isle
There are days when the weight of life feels heavier than usual—a loved one tells you of their diagnosis, economic hardships abound, and uncertainty in almost every realm of life rears its head. In moments like these, we should begin looking for blessings. The Lord is gracious to his people—as a farmer looks for rain, … Continue reading Showers of Blessing
You check the news, your inbox, and your bank account—and your heart sinks. Somewhere in the background, you remember God is there, but you forget he is your Father. We are too quick to forget that we have a heavenly Father, and our forgetfulness is the source of many of our anxieties. If we would … Continue reading The Trinity: The Father’s Fatherhood
Man’s self-deception knows no bounds. We get a glimpse of it in the chief priests who gave false counsel to have Jesus executed. No greater act of evil has ever occurred. They lied to kill the Son of God, but notice what happens when Judas brings back the money they paid him to betray Jesus. Judas hands … Continue reading The Danger of Self-Deception
Have you ever found yourself stuck in Sodom? If you are anything like me, you have probably had the following experience—you have studied Scripture, you believe it, and you know precisely how it speaks to a situation in your life that needs to change. But when the moment arrives, when it is time for you … Continue reading Stuck in Sodom
There are times in the Christian life when the fire that once burned brightly begins to flicker. Late-night prayer and early-morning devotions start to lose their warmth, replaced with only routine and duty. It usually happens slowly—a little less excitement and a little more effort to press on. Before you know it, you are running … Continue reading Fighting Weariness: 3 Temptations Every Christian Must Resist
The Fight of Faith 