Shake yourself from the dust and arise. Loose the bonds from your neck.
Pastor Al provided the thesis statement for this article last Sunday: “A parent’s first priority is to obey Jesus. If you want your kids to obey Jesus, then you need to obey Jesus. You have an obligation to raise your kids under God’s will, Word, and ways. Not the culture’s, not yours, God’s.” Samson’s mom was barren, but then the pre-incarnate Jesus appeared… Continue reading Our First Responsibility
People hate labels. It’s part of society’s post-modern suspicion of establishments and institutions. They make us feel caged up and boxed in. And as the chaos around gender identity has shown us, people don’t want to be mislabeled. However, labels exist because identity exists: What you want to be known for is what you will… Continue reading Under Whose Banner?
Muhammad’s tomb is known. It’s even on Google Maps. We think we know where Moses is buried. They may have found the cremated remains of Buddha. We know where the bodies are. Or, at least we know that there were bodies that remained dead and buried. Where is Jesus? Jesus was buried, and we have a decent idea… Continue reading We Know Where The Bodies Are
And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, 'Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!' So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, 'He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let… Continue reading Who Mocked Jesus on Good Friday?
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost, "The Road Not Taken" The church has two possible courses. By the church, I mean you, not your pastor, not a committee, you, a member of the saints that gather at… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled
We've all experienced a bad leader. Whether they were commanding officers who made poor strategic choices, or a manager who wouldn't take ownership and blamed others for poor performance, we've felt the burden of poor leadership. Leadership is crucial; as leaders go, so do the nation, state, city, and family. The influence of leaders trickles… Continue reading Unholy Alliances
Quest. 1. What is the chief end of man?Ans. 1. Man’s chief end is to glorify God,(1) and to enjoy him forever.(2) (1) I Cor. 10:31; Rom. 11:36.(2) Ps. 73:25-28. Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1 We ask ourselves "What is the meaning of life?" Scripture answers it. There is an end, a purpose, a telos.… Continue reading Westminster Wednesdays: What is the chief end of man?
To produce energy, you need fuel. But not every fuel is suitable for the job. Wood will not fuel an electric stove. You don't put diesel in a truck that takes regular gas. Sure, you might get combustion, but you’ll also get destruction. In Judges 8, Gideon is battle-weary, hungry, and frustrated. He went from… Continue reading What Fuels You?
Before Gideon was a warrior, he was a coward. Or, if that word is too strong for you, he was at least a passive compromiser. When the Lord called him to fight, Gideon was hiding grain so the Midianites wouldn’t take it (Jdg 6:11), like hiding milk money from a bully. That is smart, rather… Continue reading An Unlikely Victory
For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us… Continue reading Standing on the Promises of God
Awake! Put on strength! 