The Doctrine of Christian Living: EFCA Ordination (Part 8 of 11)
What truths should characterize the Christian life? And why does this matter?
Pillars of Corrugated Cardboard: Reflections on Ministry from Tony Reinke
A reminder that Christian ministry must always be about Christ.
Enduring Grace: Introduction
The Introduction to our new devotional on the life and teaching of the Apostle Peter.
Enduring Grace: Praise for Tom Reidy
I’m thankful for gospel friendships with men like Tom.
Is It Easy for You to Say “Wait”? MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail
A few reflections on Martin Luther King’s famous letter.
Most of Life Is Not Lived at a Subspiritual Level: A Quote from Eugene Peterson
Yesterday morning, after a long obedience in the same direction, Eugene Peterson went home to be with our Lord. Here’s a favorite passage of mine from The Contemplative Pastor.
BLESSED ARE THE MISFITS by Brant Hansen (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)
An appreciative review of the humorous and serious book Blessed are the Misfits by Brant Hansen.
The Wisdom of the Sixth Day
A poem celebrating God’s wisdom in creating us male and female.
When a Door Closes and a Window Doesn’t Open
Despite how common it is in Christian lingo, sometimes when God closes a door he doesn’t intend to open a window.
12 Quotes from 12 WAYS YOUR PHONE IS CHANGING YOU
Here are 12 quotes from Tony Reinke’s new book 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You.
Be Careful with This Stuff: Foreword to More People to Love
Brant Hansen, author and radio host, wrote the foreword to our book More People to Love.
When Sin is Serious, Salvation is Joyous
This Christmas, my hope and prayer is that our hearts will explode with praise over the salvation that comes through Jesus. If this is to happen, first we need to reckon seriously with the darkness within us.
Social Media Jealously
Except for the occasional post, I'm taking a rest from social media. My heart is frazzled. Here’s how it got this way.
Husbands, Praise and Praise Again
Husbands, keep praising your wife. Do it again and again. It matters.
Consumer v. Covenant Relationships
Talking about the difference between “consumer” and “covenant” relationships is a helpful way to get at the deeper meaning of marriage, that is, the gospel.
What Holds You Captive?
Over the years, I’ve attended a number of men’s retreats, even helping to organize a few of them. But I’ve never been asked to be the main speaker for one—until now. Recently, my former church asked me to speak at their retreat. It’s coming up the first weekend in August.
RESISTING GOSSIP by Matthew C. Mitchell (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)
Speaking gossip comes easy; it’s resisting gossip that’s hard. But, by the grace of God and for the glory of God, we have to do it. Matthew C. Mitchell’s book Resisting Gossip is a good book to help us recognize and resist this common sin.
Sin Is Like Cobalt-60 - Don't Touch It
Sin is powerful, and when left untreated, it kills. The solution is to bring it into the light of the gospel.
Godless vs. Godward Gratitude
In two days, millions of people will celebrate Thanksgiving. We’ll sit around a table, we’ll eat a hearty meal, and we’ll (hopefully) express our gratitude. This is a good thing. It’s healthy to remind ourselves of the many blessings that we have received. But this Thanksgiving, don’t make the mistake of not knowing who to thank.