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I’ve written for Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, 9Marks, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, For The Church, and many other publications.

The return of Christ brings blessing to believers.

We read in Psalm 119 about how meditating on the Word of God enables devotion to God in our day-to-day lives. “I have stored up your word in my heart,” he writes, “that I might not sin against you” (Ps. 119:11).

In this short ebook, Lord, Haste the Day, I’ve collected dozens of verses about the return of Christ. Having this list will help you store up important truths in your heart about the return of Christ. And storing up truth about the return of Christ empowers your daily devotion to God as we await that glorious day.

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I Reviewed All the Lyrics Our Church Has Sung This Year and Noticed a Troubling Pattern
I Reviewed All the Lyrics Our Church Has Sung This Year and Noticed a Troubling Pattern

When I looked at all the lyrics we’ve sung so far this year, I noticed a troubling pattern: we don’t sing very much about the return of Christ.

Persevering in Ministry and Publishing: A Podcast Interview
Persevering in Ministry and Publishing: A Podcast Interview

I know you want to run the race God has for you. I want to run that race too. However, we often find perseverance difficult because life and ministry can be so challenging.

When He Shall Come with Trumpet Sound
When He Shall Come with Trumpet Sound

They don’t make songs like they used to.

In Heaven Even Their Evil Footprints Shall Not Be Known
In Heaven Even Their Evil Footprints Shall Not Be Known

This quote from pastor J.C. Ryle has become one of my favorites about heaven.

Book Launch: Broken but Beautiful
Book Launch: Broken but Beautiful

I worked with Gospel-Centered Discipleship to collect a team of gifted writers to reflect on the beauty of the bride of Christ. The book launches today.

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Reading List 2024

A list of every book I read last year.

The Blessings of Countless Guides in Christ: Some Preachers that the Preachers at Our Church Find Helpful
The Blessings of Countless Guides in Christ: Some Preachers that the Preachers at Our Church Find Helpful

I’m so thankful for the many, many great preachers we have in our day. Here’s a small list of pastors I regularly consult when I’m preaching.

A Spectacular Burst of Light without Antecedent: A Review of Marilynne Robinson’s READING GENESIS
A Spectacular Burst of Light without Antecedent: A Review of Marilynne Robinson’s READING GENESIS

I both appreciate and am confused by Marilynne Robinson’s latest book.

I Signed My First Traditional Book Contract (And Sort of a Second Book Contract)
I Signed My First Traditional Book Contract (And Sort of a Second Book Contract)

I’m working on a book about the return of Christ and hope for those who suffer. (And the other book is about the beauty of the local church.)

Two Podcast Interviews: How Improvement in Writing Is Like Bench-Press & How Our Church Stayed “Front-Edge of the Middle” During Covid
Two Podcast Interviews: How Improvement in Writing Is Like Bench-Press & How Our Church Stayed “Front-Edge of the Middle” During Covid

Recently I was a guest on two different podcasts to talk about writing and pastoring.

A Book for the Church

If you’ve been around the church for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced hurt, whether from leaders or fellow members. I understand; most Christians have scars too. But the local church is the bride of Christ and God’s plan to bless the world.

In this collection of eclectic essays, authors highlight many of those blessings, from how local churches have faithfully cared for the children of divorced parents to the many ways the body of Christ lifts our eyes from our morbid introspection—all while celebrating the wonderful truth that, through all the sin and sorrow, Jesus continues to build his church.

The book is available at Amazon.

A Book for Pastors

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In the last 15 years, many books have been written to help a church navigate the job-search process.

But only one book has been written to help pastors: Don’t Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church.

The book features short contributions by 12 published authors and ministry leaders, including: Chris Brauns, Cara Croft, Dave Harvey, David Mathis, J. A. Medders, Sam Rainer, Chase Replogle, William Vanderbloemen, Kristen Wetherell, Jared C. Wilson, and Jeremy Writebol.

Available for sale at Amazon.