Living By the Book

Living By the Book – “Psalm 119 celebrates the fact that the word of God is totally sufficient for every season of life.”

The Good, Chief, and Great Shepherd

The Good, Chief, and Great Shepherd – “After all the under-shepherds have come and gone we will see that the Shepherd, who became the Lamb that was slain for the sheep, will continue to shepherd His people by giving them everlasting joy and peace in His presence.”

The Closest Exit May Be Behind You

The Closest Exit May Be Behind You – “Is the route of rescue the obvious one, or is it the one we’ve forgotten about, the one much closer, the one that was designed with passengers like us in mind?”

Why Your Church Needs Advent This Year

Why Your Church Needs Advent This Year – “After the most unsettling of years, this is why I think the season of Advent is such a gift to us. And it’s why I’ve been grateful to find Advent hope in a surprising place.”

Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and Leanness of Soul

Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and Leanness of Soul – “When we forget God and ingratitude sets in, we have grown spiritually sick. At that point, it does not matter how much we have; it will never satisfy us, and the more we get, the more dissatisfied we become.”

A Glimpse Into the Future of God’s Children

A Glimpse Into the Future of God’s Children – “As we consider the certainly of God’s promises to us today, I doubt that that most Christians think enough about what God has told us about Heaven and the New Creation. Perhaps it all just seems a bit too far-fetched to get very excited about.”

Un-Hitching Our Joy/Peace Wagons from Anything But Jesus

Un-Hitching Our Joy/Peace Wagons from Anything But Jesus – “What we need more than romance and riches, breath and bread, an everybody-happy-family and no more relational-pain… you have freely given us in Jesus.”