Love and Mercy Meet Truth and Justice: 11 Quotes from Glenna Marshall’s Newest Book, “Known and Loved”
While Psalm 139 is one of the most beloved of the psalms, it has some tricky parts. I’m thankful for Glenna Marshall’s recent book, which celebrates God’s supreme knowledge and his steadfast love.
The Contemporary Church Has a Giant Blind Spot to the Return of Christ
Events keep occurring that remind me how little we think about Christ’s second coming.
Did Jesus Have a Belly Button? A Silly Question with a Seriously Encouraging Answer
Someone asked me this question. Here’s my long answer.
When My Little Boy Got the Swine Flu: Learning to Lament
In his goodness, God often gives his people more than an academic understanding of the Scriptures.
The Doctrine of the Bible: EFCA Ordination (Part 2 of 11)
What does the Bible say about itself? And why does it matter?
Making the Faith Your Own Is not the Same as Making Up Your Own Faith
There’s a big difference.
Prophetic Foreshortening: Advent According to Isaiah
Merry Christmas from the prophet Isaiah.
THE JOY PROJECT by Tony Reinke: Updated and Expanded
A new edition of The Joy Project by Tony Reinke is now available.
What Was Jesus Doing Each Day of Holy Week?
It’s sometimes confusing to figure out what happened in the days leading up to the death of Jesus.
TULIP: Quick Reference Q&A
When theologians talk about a famous Dutch flower (TULIP), here’s what we mean and do not mean, as well as why it is precious to us.
What is Reformed Theology? A Short Introduction
If you've ever wondered what "Reformed Theology" is about, this is a short introduction.
This Changed My Attitude towards the Bible
It is important to observe a passage carefully before we interpret and apply a passage. Timothy Keller, in his book Hidden Christmas, speaks about this importance, sharing a powerful story about it.
THE WHOLE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE IN 16 WORDS by Chris Bruno (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)
The Whole Message of the Bible in 16 Words by Chris Bruno is a great book to familiarize you with the most important themes and the overarching story of the Bible.
Do you really need to know how to teach the Bible?
Backstage passes are great. You get to see all of the cool stuff that goes into the final product. Although not near as cool as meeting your favorite music band before a show, this post is part of a series to take you “backstage of the pulpit.”
Husbands, Praise and Praise Again
Husbands, keep praising your wife. Do it again and again. It matters.
A Response to "Why Men Should Not Be Pastors"
Last week, Sojourners released a short video that explains “7 Reasons Men Should Not Be Pastors.” Perhaps you are one of the millions of people who watched the video in your Facebook feed, maybe even one of the 32k people who shared the post or the 16k who hit “like.” This is my response to the video.
How Did People in the Old Testament Live So Long?
How did people in the Old Testament live so long? I’m not sure, but I’ve always wondered this. Perhaps you have, too. I was recently reading Perelandra by C. S. Lewis and he offered an interesting answer.
TAKING GOD AT HIS WORD by Kevin DeYoung (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)
A book review of TAKING GOD AT HIS WORD by Kevin DeYoung. As the subtitle suggests, it’s a great book to remind us that God’s Word is knowable, necessary, and enough—and practically why all of this matters.